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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-10042520846X

ISBN-139780425208465

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038307030

Product Key Features

Book TitleStraight

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicThrillers / Psychological, Thrillers / Suspense, Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, Mystery & Detective / General, Sports

Publication Year2006

GenreFiction

AuthorDick Francis

Book SeriesA Dick Francis Novel Ser.

FormatUk- a Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight6.2 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition20

ReviewsPraise for Straight "S traight is Dick Francis writing at his very, very best."--Larry King, USA Today "If you read the first paragraph of Straight , I'm willing to wager, whatever the odds, you will spring to the finish line."-- The Washington Post "Terrific...From the wonderful opening paragraph to the end, Francis propels you forward at a nearly breathless pace."-- Detroit Free Press "Absolutely one of his best."--Associated Press

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Grade ToUP

Dewey Decimal823.9/14

SynopsisInjured steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin must recover $1.5 million worth of missing diamonds and find out who wanted his brother dead -- or else his career won't be the only thing in danger of being cut short., Injured steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin must recover $1.5 million worth ofmissing diamonds and find out who wanted his brother dead--or else his careerwon't be the only thing in danger of being cut short., In this mystery from New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis, a jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies. Steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin has had more broken bones than he cares to count, but it seems his latest injury could very well bring his days on the race course to a screeching halt. But that's the least of his concerns when his brother turns up dead, leaving Derek as the sole inheritor of his estate. It doesn't take long for Derek to learn that his brother--a magistrate who imported and sold semiprecious stones--was keeping more than his share of secrets. Now Derek must recover $1.5 million worth of missing diamonds--and find out who wanted his brother dead--or else his career won't be the only thing in danger of being cut short...