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Trial run

Trial run

CrimeMystery
Pages
352
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

Veteran horseman Randall Drew is pulled into a dangerous mission when the Royal Family requests his help. He must travel to Moscow to protect a prince's brother-in-law, an Olympic hopeful, from a jealous rival who has threatened his life. Leaving his horses and girlfriend behind, Randall steps into a world of international intrigue and peril.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous
Fish Out of WaterReluctant Hero

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

Randall DrewProtagonist
Russian riderAntagonist
Prince's brother-in-lawSupporting
Randall's girlfriendSupporting
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