Straight was published in 1989 and this novel by Dick Francis finds Derek Franklin recovering from a riding accident when his brother Greville dies unexpetedly. Derek is the sole heir and soon discovers that his brother has hidden some diamonds. He also has to learn about precious stones generally.
As his brother was nineteen years older than him, Derek also discovers things about his brother's life too. This is also a voyage of discovery for him too. Greville loved gadgets and puzzles so this novel is a good mystery that Dick Francis plays very well.
He also inherits horses from his brother but he is not allowed to own a racehorse as a jockey. Another problem that his brother has left him with.
A good novel with some great twists and turns.
9/10 from me.
No comments:
Post a Comment