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Flying Finish

Flying Finish

EspionageMystery
Pages
253
Published
1966
Language
English

Synopsis

Henry Grey's first delivery for Yardman Transport seems straightforward, just a load of horses heading out of England. But he quickly discovers he's transporting more than he bargained for, getting tangled in a dangerous international smuggling operation. Now, he must navigate a world of fraud, espionage, and deadly consequences.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkAdventurousMysterious
Reluctant Hero

Genres

Espionage Mystery Spy Thriller Suspense

About the author

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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

Henry GreyProtagonist
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