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Dick Francis
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6 Jun 2008
A reissue of this classic crime thriller from the champion of English storytellers

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  • Paperback: 340 pages
  • Publisher: Pan; 16 edition (6 Jun 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0330021117
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330021111
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 2.2 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 275,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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CWA CARTIER DIAMOND DAGGER WINNER When amateur jockey and pilot Lord Henrey 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 this glittering new world, and when he meets the glamourous Gabriella in Italy, is sure 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 culd be next... 'Highly ingenious' Times Literary Supplement

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Francis' very best! 13 Aug 2010
By H. Beentje TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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(one in a series of Dick Francis reviews in which I try and separate all those rather similar titles, and in which I try not to give away plotlines)

The book: Henry Grey is in horse transporting - by air. Because he is a toff the other staff make his life tough - but is that the only reason, or are they trying to distract his attention? When Henry begins looking closer at horses flying to and from the USA and Italy, more trouble ensues. But there is also a handsome Italian girl to distract him... and help him in his investigations into the how, the why, and the who.

The writer:
Dick Francis flew various planes in World War II (a fact that must have inspired some exciting flying scenes in this book!) and was a professional jockey afterwards; he was Champion Jockey, but hung up his professional books and turned to writing thrillers. He died in 2010. This was his fifth thriller, from 1966.

My opinion: one of his best - and that is saying something! Beautiful, taut writing, with believable characters, brilliantly sustained tension, and a love story to blow you out of your socks.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Francis at his best 16 Oct 2010
By Jo Bennie VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Lord Henry Gray is a reluctant aristocrat, holiding down a desk job at a the Anglia Bloodstock Agency, much to his family's disapproval, and dodging his mother's efforts at marrying him off for money escaping to his true passions as an amateur jockey and pilot. When he tires of the desk job and takes on a job as head groom for Yardman's equine transport business he becomes involved with a shady world of smuggling, and meets the beautiful Gabriella in Milan
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars From a flying start to a breathtaking finish 6 Feb 2004
Format:Paperback
This great novel can be read as a straightforward thriller with plenty of excitement, an unusual hero, a really unpleasant and thoroughly believable villain, and a finish of rare suspense. The writing is taught, economical and draws you into the story so that you feel completely involved with it.

But two elements make it much more than just a thriller. The love story running through all the blood and thunder is among the most touching I've ever read. And, as in all Dick Francis' books, the underlying theme is the triumph of the human spirit over evil and disaster, written without schmulz or overpainting. I've read all his thrillers more than once, and this is my top favourite.

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I have more than a dozen of Dick Francis' books and all af them I would re read and I would never get rid of them. But Flying Finish was okay, just like an ordinary non Dick or Felix Francis (or even John Francome) book. Although every single other Francis book I have ever read has been brilliant.
I would recommend Banker, Whip Hand then read Under Orders (same main character), For Kicks and Bonecrack as my top 5 out of the ones I have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars flying finish 11 Feb 2013
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yet another good book from Dick Francis.
All ways a good read. Down load was very quick.
Will be buying some more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend this dick fracis book 8 Jan 2013
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Excellent read

really good from start to finish
Highly recommend would read again and again as of all dick francis
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No smut or foul language just good stories others should learn that. Sleaze is no substitute for real ability and talent
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good Yarn 19 Dec 2012
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As usual Dick Francis did not disappoint. It was a good storyline and I had trouble putting it down. Ii have no interest in the racing world, but love these books and his characterisations. I have read almost all of his books and dont know how I missed this one. I shall look forward to reading the new books by his son Felix.
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