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Wild Horses

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'A truly wonderful thriller. Well researched and plotted, I could not put it down' 5***** Reader Review
'Superbly drawn characters . . . The story builds and ends in explosive manner' 5***** Reader Review
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Valentine, a blind, confused and dying old man, makes his final confession to a visiting friend, Thomas Lyon, mistaking him for a priest.
Thomas, in Newmarket to research for a new film, is placed in a moral dilemma. Wild horses wouldn't drag from a priest the secrets of the confessional - but then again, Thomas is not a priest.
Should he tell what he knows from the confession, or not?
The answer could mean the difference between life and death . . .
Wild Horses is a masterly mix of convincing characters, fine writing and an inscrutable and ingenious plot, from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.
Praise for Dick Francis:
'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
'Still the master' Racing Post
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life


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Series: Francis Thriller Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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  • ISBN: 9780141929545
  • Release date: September 28, 2000

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780141929545
  • File size: 675 KB
  • Release date: September 28, 2000

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OverDrive Read
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Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:840
Text Difficulty:4-5

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'A truly wonderful thriller. Well researched and plotted, I could not put it down' 5***** Reader Review
'Superbly drawn characters . . . The story builds and ends in explosive manner' 5***** Reader Review
______
Valentine, a blind, confused and dying old man, makes his final confession to a visiting friend, Thomas Lyon, mistaking him for a priest.
Thomas, in Newmarket to research for a new film, is placed in a moral dilemma. Wild horses wouldn't drag from a priest the secrets of the confessional - but then again, Thomas is not a priest.
Should he tell what he knows from the confession, or not?
The answer could mean the difference between life and death . . .
Wild Horses is a masterly mix of convincing characters, fine writing and an inscrutable and ingenious plot, from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.
Praise for Dick Francis:
'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
'Still the master' Racing Post
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life


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