This is the continuing story of Sid Halley an ex-jockey who is now a private eye. He only has one hand and investigates (you've guessed it!) horse racing related cases. We are off and running in the magical world of Dick Francis once again!
A conman has coerced Halley's wife into a scheme that could see her end up in prison unless the true perpitrator isn't found. Step in Sid Halley. The novel is told in the first person so we get to understand the way Sid thinks that is good.
As ever there are thrills and spills as the plot unfolds with Sid getting into some tight situations before unravelling the mystery.
This novel I understand won a Edgar Best Novel Award and it fully deserves it.
For what it is worth, I give this 9/10!!!
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