In this, his third adventure, Sid Halley is still in his mid-thirties, still troubled, courageous and unwilling to admit defeat. He uncovers a crime by a friend whom he - and everyone else - has held in affection.
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In this, his third adventure, Sid Halley is still in his mid-thirties, still troubled, courageous and unwilling to admit defeat. He uncovers a crime by a friend whom he - and everyone else - has held in affection.
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Add this copy of Come to Grief to cart. $3.99, very good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Michael Joseph.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Octavo, hardcover, fine in fine black and red decorative dj in mylar sleeve. First edition, First printing. 279 pp. Sid Halley, ex-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest test. A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid's friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about it. But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart.
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A hardback volume in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 5x1x9; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! British first edition, first printing. Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -Come to Grief is a classic novel from Dick Francis one of the greatest thriller writers of all time. Sid Halley ex-champion jockey turned investigator is facing his toughest test. A number of horses have been brutally mutilated horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid`s friend broadcaster Ellis Quint has been moved to make a shocking programme about it. But when Sid is asked to look into the case the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries so Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspiracy and intrigue. Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunning...Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense Come to Grief is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Other novels include the huge bestsellers Dead Heat Under Orders and Silks. The Dick Francis legacy continues through his son Felix Francis: Refusal is his latest novel following Bloodline and Gamble. Praise for the Dick Francis novels: "The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care...the entire story is a pleasure to relish". (Scotsman). "Dick Francis` fiction has a secret ingredient-his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader`s attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end". (Sunday Telegraph). "Still the master". (Racing Post). "The master of suspense and intrigue". (Country Life). Dick Francis was one of the most successful post-war National Hunt jockeys. The winner of over 350 races he was champion jockey in 1953/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother most famously on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National. On his retirement from the saddle he published his autobiography The Sport of Queens before going on to write forty-three bestselling novels a volume of short stories (Field of 13) and the biography of Lester Piggott. Dick Francis died in February 2010 at the age of 89 but he remains one of the greatest thriller writers of all time. -> the publisher of this HARDBACK book is Michael Joseph The date of this copy is 1995 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
This was the most difficult Dick Francis book to read because of what was happening to the horses. It is the only time a Francis book has made me cry. However, it was up to par with his best; very well told and well written. I would recommend it to anyone, but with a warning to horse lovers.
Sooty
Jan 13, 2009
For Francis Fans
Another mystery in the Dick Francis genre. Yes, they're all similar, but if you like them you like them.... and you'll like this one. His stories are tight, well written, with a good, easy style, and they take their heroes over some exciting hurdles towards a surprising finish. This one does not disappoint. One of the series featuring Sid Halley, the ex-jockey turned private investigator, who has an amazing aptitude for getting himself into very uncomfortable circumstances - and, fortunately, out of them again - the book soon grips the reader and it can be difficult to put down. A great holiday read!
