Is 10 LB Penalty part of a series?

This novel is a standalone work within Dick Francis's bibliography, featuring a unique set of characters and a self-contained plot.

How does 10 LB Penalty compare to Dick Francis's other books?

While it maintains Francis's signature blend of horse racing and mystery, this book delves more deeply into the political machinations surrounding the sport, offering a slightly different focus than some of his earlier works.

Does 10 LB Penalty have a film or TV adaptation?

10 LB Penalty was adapted into a television film in 1999, starring John Hurt as the protagonist's father.

10 LB Penalty

Mystery Thriller

Pages: 273
Published: 1997
Language: English

When a young politician finds himself embroiled in a scandal, he must navigate the treacherous world of horse racing and political intrigue to clear his name. This thrilling mystery from Dick Francis will keep you guessing as secrets are uncovered and loyalties are tested.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Tense Adventurous

Dick FrancisMystery · Fiction1920–2010

Dick Francis (1920–2010) was a British steeplechase jockey turned crime novelist. Born in Coedcanlas, Pembrokeshire, Wales, he served as an RAF pilot in the Second World War before becoming one of Britain's leading National Hunt jockeys, riding over 350 winners and serving as jockey to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother — most famously aboard Devon Loch, which collapsed within sight of victory in the 1956 Grand National. After retiring from racing in 1957 he became a journalist and then a novelist, publishing more than forty bestselling thrillers, most set against the world of horse racing. In his later years he co-wrote several novels with his son, Felix Francis, who has continued the "Dick Francis" series since his father's death in 2010.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 10 LB Penalty part of a series?
This novel is a standalone work within Dick Francis's bibliography, featuring a unique set of characters and a self-contained plot.
How does 10 LB Penalty compare to Dick Francis's other books?
While it maintains Francis's signature blend of horse racing and mystery, this book delves more deeply into the political machinations surrounding the sport, offering a slightly different focus than some of his earlier works.
Does 10 LB Penalty have a film or TV adaptation?
10 LB Penalty was adapted into a television film in 1999, starring John Hurt as the protagonist's father.