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The multi-million pond Stratton Park racecourse in Wiltshire faces ruin in the hands of a squabbling family. Lee Morris, architect, builder and father of six healthy sons, is reluctantly drawn into the turmoil. As the Strattons fight for control in the boardroom, Lee finds himself forced to take sides. Until the day a massive explosion on the racecourse threatens his own and his children's lives. Suddenly it isn't just the future of Stratton Park that's at stake . . . 'A writer of champion class' The Times
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By The Pidge
Format:Paperback
Picked up this book this morning from my grandmothers book shelves and have literally just finished it. Couldn't take my eyes away all day. Great way to pass a boring bank holiday.
The book itself is very clever and every character fails not to capture your imagination and with a plot so intriguing you cant help but carry on reading. Dick Francis' love of racehorses provides the perfect passion for a backdrop of a great story and his introduction of new subjects such as architecture provide a slight twist on other Dick Francis books.
With a racecourse that looks like its on its last legs and a family so annoyingly middle class to the point at some places in the book you just want to take the situation into your own hands, it takes a good natured builder/architect to maintain the balance and sort out everyones duties whilst taking into account his own. Along the way individual plots thicken and characters are sussed but with almost every dicovery comes a twist.
The book is a fascinating read, especially if you enjoy the subjects of property development and horse racing and will keep you pleasantly occupied to the point of being unsociable for a good few chapters. I would recommend it to anyone with an intrest in crime fiction. Enjoy!
The book itself is very clever and every character fails not to capture your imagination and with a plot so intriguing you cant help but carry on reading. Dick Francis' love of racehorses provides the perfect passion for a backdrop of a great story and his introduction of new subjects such as architecture provide a slight twist on other Dick Francis books.
With a racecourse that looks like its on its last legs and a family so annoyingly middle class to the point at some places in the book you just want to take the situation into your own hands, it takes a good natured builder/architect to maintain the balance and sort out everyones duties whilst taking into account his own. Along the way individual plots thicken and characters are sussed but with almost every dicovery comes a twist.
The book is a fascinating read, especially if you enjoy the subjects of property development and horse racing and will keep you pleasantly occupied to the point of being unsociable for a good few chapters. I would recommend it to anyone with an intrest in crime fiction. Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Asha Sahni
Format:Paperback
Lee Morris is a hero who bucks the Dick Francis trend for he is married wtih six sons. The classic Francis hero is single, thus frequently allowing for a love interest to develop during the book. Morris is a builder and architect. He finds himself drawn in to the complex dynamics of the Stratton family who have differing views on how they should move forward with the family owned Stratton Park Racecourse. Lee is drawn into their web by default - a family connection through his mother meaning that he too is a part-owner. The plot soon speeds up, creating a beautifully crafted crime thriller containing tension, drama, intrigue and emotional intelligence.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By "tinks2100"
Format:Paperback
Excellent book, couldnt put it down once i started reading it, First dick francis book I have read. Not sure i enjoyed the end though..... Not what I expected, but will be buying more of his books from now on - great book!!!!!
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Great read!
Fantastic story great turns and very believable. I think this is one of his most real stories - but then I work with chidren
Published 13 days ago by Sally O
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Decider
I think Decider was as good as any of the Dick Francis books. What I enjoy is that although the main theme is always centred on horse racing, and I personally enjoy this, the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Diane Harris
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A good read
As an avid fan of Dick Francis I enjoyed this book as much as all the others. You can always keep them and go back to them for another read time and time again. Excellent.
Published 1 month ago by Grandmother of two boys
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a good read
a pretty good plot with some strong characters. not altogether believable, but what fiction is?
but recomended to anyone who hasn't read him.
but recomended to anyone who hasn't read him.
Published 2 months ago by Bernard
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another brilliant read from dick love to read over and over again wont stop till I have a full set
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review of Decider by Dick Francis
Decider by Dick Francis came up to all expectations as usual. His knowledge and great expertise at gripping the reader is second to none
Published 3 months ago by jane steele
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loved it
this book was just as good as all his others and i have read all his others and enjoyed everyone
Published 3 months ago by ellen anderson
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decider
He knew how to tell a really good story, can be read again and again.Love all the Dick Francis books.
Published 4 months ago by kate
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Dick Francis - Decider.
Dick Francis is one of my favourite authors. Happy to read his books again and again. Bought the Kindle version to replace my paper copy.
Published 5 months ago by J. C. Hendley
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Fantastic!!
This is an amazing book. Like all the other Dick Francis audio books I have listen it was really exciting. Francis has a great way of defining and developing his characters. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2001
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