Straight by Dick Francis

Straight by Dick Francis Copyright 1989

In his stunning 28th novel, Dick Francis proves he has no equal.

As Derek Franklin, an injured steeplechase jockey, nears the end of his career, he is thrust into trouble and mayhem by the accidental death of his older brother, Greville: “I inherited my brother’s desk, his business, his gadgets, his enemies, his horses and his mistress”, Derek says. “I inherited my brother’s life, and it nearly killed me.”.