Description
An injured steeplechase jockey nearing the end of his career, Derek Franklin is drawn into danger when his older brother dies unexpectedly. Inheriting a tangled legacy that includes a gemstone-importing business, a complicated personal life, and a host of enemies, Derek must uncover the truth behind the death and locate a cache of missing diamonds before he becomes the next target. As threats mount, his commitment to honesty and justice places him in increasingly perilous situations. Set against the high-stakes world of horse racing, this tightly plotted thriller combines suspense, moral courage, and Dick Francis’s trademark cool, determined protagonist.
Available Editions
ebook
Penguin Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2010
399 pages
ISBN: 9780141929668
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Straight by Dick Francis.