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Come to Grief

Come to Grief

CrimeMystery
Pages
8
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

Sid Halley, a former champion jockey now working as an investigator, faces a deeply personal challenge when he uncovers a heinous crime committed by a close friend. As the trial looms, Sid is plunged into a whirlwind of detection and emotional struggle, forced to confront the painful truth about those he holds dear. This case will test his resolve and his heart, pushing him to his limits.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Mystery BoxBetrayal

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Suspense

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

Sid HalleyProtagonist
All characters in Come to Grief