Straight (Roman) - Tapa blanda

An injured jockey closing in on the end of his career, Derek Franklin suddenly inherits his late brother's belongings, including his mistress, his business, and his many enemies. By the author of 10 lb. Penalty. Reprint.

ic....From the wonderful opening paragraph to the end, Francis propels you forward at a nearly breathless pace."
DETROIT FREE PRESS
As Derek Franklin, an injured steeplechase jockey, nears the end of his career, his older brother, Greville, is killed, and he inherits all the confusion and danger that lay hidden in his brother's life. With peril everywhere, Derek's only hope is to identify the enemy. And he must call on all his stamina and endurance to make the final, straight run in his brother's life--without losing his own....