Come To Grief

di Dick Francis (Autore)

Penguin Books Ltd, 2013

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time 'Loads of twists and turns throughout keeps you drawn along. Terrific' 5***** Reader Review 'Outstanding. Dick Francis delivers in this action-packed thriller that is impossible to put down' 5***** Reader Review ______ Sid Halley, ex-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest test. A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid's friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about it. But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspiracy and intrigue. Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunning . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Come to Grief 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

• Autore: Dick Francis
• Editore: Penguin Books Ltd
• Collana: Francis Thriller
• Anno: 2013
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 416 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 129 mm
• Peso: 287 gr.
• EAN: 9781405916691

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