Dick Francis Boeken

De wijnhandelaar Tony Beach wordt door de Engelse politie en door een particulier detectivebureau ingeschakeld als expert bij een onderzoek naar een omvangrijke whisky- en wijnvervalsing, waarbij de daders er niet voor terugdeinzen diverse moorden te plegen. Tony Beach komt zelf meermalen in het nauw. Dankzij zijn kennis van alles wat er in de wijnwereld omgaat, worden de daders uiteindelijk gepakt. Het is een voortreffelijk geschreven, spannend en hier en daar humoristisch boek, waarin de schrijver een enorme kennis van wijnzaken laat zien. Pocketeditie, kleine druk.

Wanneer een sportjournalist -door de zelfmoord van een collega- ontdekt dat bij de weddenschappen op paarden in belangrijke races gefraudeerd wordt, besluit hij naspeuringen te gaan verrichten.

Een professioneel bemiddelaar tussen ontvoerders en gedupeerden ontdekt tussen verschillende ontvoeringen een samenhang die hem op het spoor brengt van het brein achter deze zaken.

Een paardenfokker en ex-steeplechase jockey gaat naar Moskou om uit te zoeken waarom een van de kanshebbers voor de Olympische Spelen in Moskou wordt bedreigd.

This box set includes ten novels by Dick Francis, renowned for his engaging narratives centered around the world of horse racing. Each story typically features a protagonist who is often linked to the racing industry, whether as a jockey, trainer, or owner, navigating a landscape filled with intrigue, danger, and moral dilemmas. The novels explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice, often set against the backdrop of the competitive and sometimes treacherous world of equestrian sports. Key characters often embody resilience and resourcefulness, facing personal and professional challenges that test their integrity and courage. The plots frequently intertwine elements of mystery and suspense, as the protagonists uncover criminal activities or solve complex problems that threaten their lives or livelihoods. Francis's writing is characterized by meticulous attention to detail regarding horse racing and its culture, providing readers with a vivid sense of place and atmosphere. Overall, this collection showcases Francis's ability to blend thrilling narratives with rich character development, appealing to readers interested in crime fiction and the intricacies of the racing world.

Dick Francis Omnibus: Whip Hand; Rat Race; Forfeit, High Stakes, and, Twice Shy Francis, Dick

This omnibus contains three stories from Dick Francis in one combined edition, involving the world of racing with plenty of action, suspense, greed and secrets.

All three Sid Halley novels in one edition, for fans and new readers alike; Odds Against: Champion jockey Sid Halley gave up racing when his hand was smashed. As he soon discovers, life as a private eye could be a lot worse, especially when a ruthless property dealer has plans for Seabury racetrack - plans that set high odds against a novice detective staying alive... 'A plot that goes with the pace of a champion hurdler' Evening Standard Whip Hand: There are two worlds in racing: winning and losing. Sid Halley is on the trail of thugs who aim to win at any price. There's a syndicate of owners with a sideline in violent kidnapping and a bookmaker whose hatred of favourites goes one deathly step too far. Halley must return to winning ways. To lose is to die.. 'Superb...this is Mr Francis's best book. And that's high praise' Sunday Mirror Come To Grief: Sid Halley has uncovered an obnoxious crime committed by a friend. On the first day of the friend's trial, at which Sid is to be as a witness, something happens which leads to days of hard detection and heart-searching torment. Troubled, but courageous, Sid Halley is unwilling to admit defeat... 'Francis is firmly in the saddle, leavi

Break In: When steeplechase jockey Kit Fielding comes to the aid of his twin sister and her husband Bobby Allardeck, death threatens. A vicious newspaper campaign jeopardizes Bobby's career as a racehorse trainer. Combining investigations with riding winners for his patron, Princess Casilia, Kit makes some startling discoveries. But some powerful people think a jockey should mind his own business and are prepared to use violence to make sure he does.... Bolt: Princess Casilia is in trouble. Her invalid husband is being threatened by a business partner andall her best runners are being wantonly destroyed-shot with a bolt. The only person she can turn to is Kit, but he has problems of his own. His fianc Danielle appears to have changed her mind. And the old Fielding-Allerdeck feud has once again violently intensified. Wherever he goes, the champion jockey seems to attract bloodshed....

Peter Darwin, a First Secretary in the Foreign Office, returns to England from Tokyo. On the way he stops in Miami, and there becomes entangled in a fracas which involves his going back to Gloucestershire. He has to use all his diplomatic skills to unravel cruel fates which befall racehorses.