Description
Wild Horses by Dick Francis follows Thomas Lyon, a film director drawn into a long-unsolved mystery after the death of his friend, Valentine Clark, a former blacksmith turned respected newspaperman in the horse-racing world. In his final days, the elderly and dying Clark confesses a daunting secret, leaving Thomas to unravel its meaning and uncover the truth behind past events that others would prefer remain buried. Set in Newmarket and steeped in the high-stakes world of racing, the novel blends suspense, mystery, and danger, as Thomas’s pursuit of the secret puts his life at risk. Francis’s signature insider knowledge of racing and meticulous plotting drives a tense narrative filled with moral dilemmas, clever deduction, and life-threatening intrigue.
Wild Horses is ideal for readers who enjoy intelligent, action-driven thrillers featuring resourceful protagonists, high-risk investigations, and the combination of professional expertise and peril that defines Francis’s crime fiction.
