When amateur jockey and pilot Lord Henry Grey launches himself into a career in the bloodstock market, he finds more danger and excitement than he'd ever anticipated. Henry immediately takes to his glittering new world and, when he meets the glamorous Gabriella in Italy, is sure he's hit the good life. That is, until a horse mysteriously dies in transit and a colleague vanishes. Then Grey discovers that both his predecessors went missing in mysterious circumstances and begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change. Either ...
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When amateur jockey and pilot Lord Henry Grey launches himself into a career in the bloodstock market, he finds more danger and excitement than he'd ever anticipated. Henry immediately takes to his glittering new world and, when he meets the glamorous Gabriella in Italy, is sure he's hit the good life. That is, until a horse mysteriously dies in transit and a colleague vanishes. Then Grey discovers that both his predecessors went missing in mysterious circumstances and begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change. Either he has to turn detective or his own disappearance could be next ...
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Fine in Slipcase jacket. 8vo. Signed by Author Introduction by William Murray. 307pp, tinted end-papers. With leaf describing the special edition bound in: One of 26 copies lettered and signed by the author for presentation of which this is copy 'M'. SIGNED by Dick Francis. Or dec cl boards, gilt, with picture of Dick Francis and facsimile signature on the front board. In Slipcase. Originally published in 1966, this was Dick Francis' fifth novel.
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Fine. Limited Edition. Signed 1st ed. Fine in fine slipcase. Issued without dust jacket and with picture of Francis affixed to the front cover. One of 100 copies ( this being #59) NUMBERED and SIGNED by Francis on limitation page. New intro by Will Murray, Francis' 5th book.