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Break in

Break in

MysterySuspense
Pages
272
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Kit Fielding, a celebrated figure in the world of horse racing, finds himself in a dangerous situation when he tries to help his twin sister. His intervention leads him into a high-stakes conflict with a powerful and unscrupulous opponent, forcing him to confront a threat that hits very close to home.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkGrittyAdventurous
Reluctant Hero

Genres

Mystery Suspense Thriller

About the author

D
Dick Francis

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...

Characters

Kit FieldingProtagonist
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