Author:K M Peyton
Set in the racing world of Newmarket in the 1880s, this is the story of Laura and her intense feelings for Fred Archer - the tall, slender young jockey who became one of the most famous men in Britain. Based around the true story of Fred Archer's short and tragic life, this is a moving and passionate story of first love.
Genuine, imaginative retellings . . . Everything jumps to life in front of your eyes
—— Ted HughesThe best ever rendering of the Greek myths in modern English
—— The Guardian