Forfeit
by:
Dick Francis (author)
James Tyrone, a racing reporter for a London scandal sheet, suspects foul play when a fellow writer, who had a penchant for drink--but was always an honest sort--dies in an "accidental" fall. Tyrone finds clues to his death in some suspicious columns touting some can't-lose horses--who...
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James Tyrone, a racing reporter for a London scandal sheet, suspects foul play when a fellow writer, who had a penchant for drink--but was always an honest sort--dies in an "accidental" fall. Tyrone finds clues to his death in some suspicious columns touting some can't-lose horses--who mysteriously failed to show up on race day.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780515124453 (0515124451)
Publish date: February 1st 1999
Publisher: Jove
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Category:
European Literature,
British Literature,
Mystery,
Detective,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Crime,
Animals,
Sports,
Suspense,
Murder Mystery,
Horses,
Horse Racing
This was my 7th Dick Francis novel. Took a long time to complete it. The reason for the delay was a mixture of book related issues and a suddenly developed interest in movie watching.The book deals with horse racing and placing bets thereof. When a race reporter Bert Checkov commits suicide, his fri...