Author:Dick Francis
Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'Compelling, exciting, fast paced . . . A timeless story' 5***** Reader Review
'Action packed racing thriller from start to finish' 5***** Reader Review
'Sit back and enjoy the ride' 5***** Reader Review
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When amateur jockey Lord Henry Grey decides on a whim to join the bloodstock market, transporting racehorses around the world, he's sure he's hit the good life.
That is, until a horse unexpectedly dies in transit and a colleague vanishes.
And when Grey discovers that both his predecessors also went missing in curious circumstances, he begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change.
Now he must turn detective, or else his own disappearance could be next . . .
Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.
Praise for Dick Francis:
'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror
'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman
'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph
'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard
'Still the master' Racing Post
A regular winner
—— Sunday ExpressAs a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing
—— Daily Mirror[it has] all the ingredients of a zippy historical mystery in an intriguing new genre…Leon seamlessly interweaves the Italian cultural heritage into her story, and hasn’t lost her feeling for everyday life
—— SpectatorSplendid … a fascinating historical mystery. Full of authentic details and wittily recounted ... Leon’s 22nd novel has a freshness which indicates her delight in the subject
—— Jane Jakeman , IndependentFans of Leon’s work will find much to enjoy here, particularly her elegant descriptions of day-to-day Venetian life and the city’s architectural wonders, and Caterina makes for an enjoyably irreverent companion for the tour.
—— Irish TimesDonna Leon’s skill with intrigue, clues and suspicion and suspense means that even the most ardent Brunetti devotee ought to find this book a good read.
—— Literary ReviewThe perfect stocking filler for fans of the Commissario Brunetti series … A gripping tale of music, intrigue and obsession.
—— The OldieReturn of the master . . . Having plumbed the devious depths of the Cold War, le Carré has done it again for our nasty new age
—— The Times (on 'Our Kind of Traitor')A wonderful story, a superb debut... Whatever you do stick with it, this is a remarkable book and deserves to be read.
—— Miles Orchard , milorambles.co.uka superb & accomplished debut, beautifully written & with a heart of sadness ... Loved it! ... Great debut
—— Stav SherezPart Lisbeth Salander, part Jason Bourne, Munroe comes out swinging hard again. . . . A gritty, suspenseful novel.
—— Library Journal