Dick Francis: Straight (2006, Berkley)
320 pages
English language
Published Feb. 7, 2006 by Berkley.
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 racecourse to a screeching halt. Then his brother dies in an accident, leaving Derek as the sole heir of his brother's business, his horses, his mistress -- and his enemies.
Derek's brother was keeping more secrets than anyone knew. Now Derek must recover one and a half million pounds' worth of missing diamonds, find out who wanted his brother dead, who had betrayed his trust and how his horses were being used.
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 racecourse to a screeching halt. Then his brother dies in an accident, leaving Derek as the sole heir of his brother's business, his horses, his mistress -- and his enemies.
Derek's brother was keeping more secrets than anyone knew. Now Derek must recover one and a half million pounds' worth of missing diamonds, find out who wanted his brother dead, who had betrayed his trust and how his horses were being used.
Classic Francis with a great everyman hero, the gemstone industry, and racing. If you like Dick Francis, you will like this one.
Classic Francis with a great everyman hero, the gemstone industry, and racing. If you like Dick Francis, you will like this one.
