Under Orders by Dick Francis

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Under Orders by Dick Francis

It was published in 2006. Book 4 of the Sid Halley series

Beloved series character Sid Halley, a champion jockey, makes a welcome return in the latest fast-paced crime novel from bestseller Francis (Come to Grief ). When a crippling injury forces Halley into retirement, he begins a second career as a PI. Thanks to his doggedness and integrity, he attracts many clients, including a mysterious government figure who asks him to assess the unintended consequences of Britain’s legalization of Internet gambling, and others who wish him to unravel the nest of puzzles surrounding the murder of a jockey, Huw Walker, suspected of throwing races. This time, the sinister forces arrayed against him have an unexpected weapon—threats of violence against Halley’s new significant other. The writing and action are as crisp as ever, though longtime Francis fans may find the plot a little familiar.

This is an ex-library hardback edition in good shape with an intact dust jacket. It has 308 pages and measures: ‎ 6.28 x 1.4 x 9.26 inches

To find out more about the author Richard Stanley Francis (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England. View on WIKI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Francis

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