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By now, regular readers of Francis's novels know exactly what to expect: a carefully plotted mystery woven through the world of horseracing, with a few twists and a hero who can be depended upon to do the right thing. On those counts, his 28th novel neither surprises nor disappoints. When Derek Franklin, a steeplechase jockey nursing a shattered ankle from a bad spill, learns of the death of his older, long-estranged brother Greville, he's stunned to find himself named as both executor of the will and sole heir. But in rapid succession, Derek is mugged, his brother's gemology firm is robbed, and Derek himself is assaulted in another robbery attempt; understandably, he comes to suspect that Greville's death may not have been an accident. The complications that follow involve diamond trading, a horse named Dozen Roses and secret computer passwords that are discovered with such consistent good luck that credibility suffers. So does Derek--by story's end, he has rebroken his ankle and been involved in two shootings and a car wreck. Thanks to a clever finale, however, he emerges as intact as the author's reputation. Reader's Digest Condensed Books selection; Mysterious Book Club main selection; BOMC featured dividend selection.
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Absolutely one of his best. -- Associated Press
Terrific...From the wonderful opening paragraph to the end, Francis propels you forward at a nearly breathless pace. -- Detroit Free Press --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By now, regular readers of Francis's novels know exactly what to expect: a carefully plotted mystery woven through the world of horseracing, with a few twists and a hero who can be depended upon to do the right thing. On those counts, his 28th novel neither surprises nor disappoints. When Derek Franklin, a steeplechase jockey nursing a shattered ankle from a bad spill, learns of the death of his older, long-estranged brother Greville, he's stunned to find himself named as both executor of the will and sole heir. But in rapid succession, Derek is mugged, his brother's gemology firm is robbed, and Derek himself is assaulted in another robbery attempt; understandably, he comes to suspect that Greville's death may not have been an accident. The complications that follow involve diamond trading, a horse named Dozen Roses and secret computer passwords that are discovered with such consistent good luck that credibility suffers. So does Derek--by story's end, he has rebroken his ankle and been involved in two shootings and a car wreck. Thanks to a clever finale, however, he emerges as intact as the author's reputation. Reader's Digest Condensed Books selection; Mysterious Book Club main selection; BOMC featured dividend selection.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
Absolutely one of his best. -- Associated Press
Terrific...From the wonderful opening paragraph to the end, Francis propels you forward at a nearly breathless pace. -- Detroit Free Press --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I inherited my brother's life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
green stone box, scaffolding fell, parade ring, faceted stones, cubic zirconia, desk diary Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dozen Roses, Nicholas Loder, Saxony Franklin, Prospero Jenks, Elliot Trelawney, Annette Adams, Derek Franklin, Koningin Beatrix, Greville Franklin, Clarissa Williams, Gold Cup, Harley Ostermeyer, Martha Ostermeyer, Monsieur Franklin, Phil Urquhart, Jacob van Ekeren, Lord Knightwood, Hatton Garden, Hong Kong, Milo Shandy, Catherine's Hospital, Guy Servi, Lady Knightwood, Orwell Hotel, Selfridge Hotel New!
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I inherited my brother's life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
green stone box, scaffolding fell, parade ring, faceted stones, cubic zirconia, desk diary Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dozen Roses, Nicholas Loder, Saxony Franklin, Prospero Jenks, Elliot Trelawney, Annette Adams, Derek Franklin, Koningin Beatrix, Greville Franklin, Clarissa Williams, Gold Cup, Harley Ostermeyer, Martha Ostermeyer, Monsieur Franklin, Phil Urquhart, Jacob van Ekeren, Lord Knightwood, Hatton Garden, Hong Kong, Milo Shandy, Catherine's Hospital, Guy Servi, Lady Knightwood, Orwell Hotel, Selfridge Hotel New!
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