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- In this mystery from New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis, a jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies.
- About the Author: Dick Francis was born in South Wales in 1920.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological
- Series Name: Dick Francis Novel
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Injured steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin must recover $1.5 million worth ofmissing diamonds and find out who wanted his brother dead--or else his careerwon't be the only thing in danger of being cut short.Book Synopsis
In this mystery from New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis, a jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies. Steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin has had more broken bones than he cares to count, but it seems his latest injury could very well bring his days on the race course to a screeching halt. But that's the least of his concerns when his brother turns up dead, leaving Derek as the sole inheritor of his estate. It doesn't take long for Derek to learn that his brother--a magistrate who imported and sold semiprecious stones--was keeping more than his share of secrets. Now Derek must recover $1.5 million worth of missing diamonds--and find out who wanted his brother dead--or else his career won't be the only thing in danger of being cut short...Review Quotes
Praise for Straight "Straight is Dick Francis writing at his very, very best."--Larry King, USA Today "If you read the first paragraph of Straight, I'm willing to wager, whatever the odds, you will spring to the finish line."--The Washington Post "Terrific...From the wonderful opening paragraph to the end, Francis propels you forward at a nearly breathless pace."--Detroit Free Press "Absolutely one of his best."--Associated Press
About the Author
Dick Francis was born in South Wales in 1920. He was a young rider of distinction winning awards and trophies at horse shows throughout the United Kingdom. At the outbreak of World War II he joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot, flying fighter and bomber aircraft including the Spitfire and Lancaster. He became one of the most successful postwar steeplechase jockeys, winning more than 350 races and riding for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. After his retirement from the saddle in 1957, he published an autobiography, The Sport of Queens, before going on to write more than forty acclaimed books, including the New York Times bestsellers Even Money and Silks. A three-time Edgar Award winner, he also received the prestigious Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger, was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, and was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2000. He died in February 2010, at age eighty-nine, and remains among the greatest thriller writers of all time.Dimensions (Overall): 6.78 Inches (H) x 4.24 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Psychological
Series Title: Dick Francis Novel
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Paperback
Author: Dick Francis
Language: English
Street Date: February 7, 2006
TCIN: 93039595
UPC: 9780425208465
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-4546
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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