Description
10 lb Penalty by Dick Francis is a sharp, suspenseful thriller that blends the cutthroat world of politics with the high-stakes tension of horse racing. The story follows Benedict Juliard, an aspiring jockey whose dream career is derailed when his father, George, enters politics and draws his son into his ambitious pursuit of power. Bound by a promise never to jeopardise his father’s career, Ben finds himself caught between loyalty, danger, and the ghosts of a past life he thought he’d left behind.
Years later, as George’s political star rises, Ben discovers that ambition has a dark side. A ruthless campaign of sabotage and betrayal threatens not just reputations but lives, forcing Ben to rely on the courage and resilience once honed in the racing world. With taut pacing and an insider’s eye for character, Francis delivers a story that’s as much about integrity and family loyalty as it is about suspense and survival.
10 lb Penalty is a gripping read for anyone who enjoys intelligent crime thrillers set against the intertwined worlds of politics and sport.
