Description
Silks by Dick Francis and Felix Francis is a suspense thriller that follows defence lawyer Geoffrey Mason, whose life straddles the worlds of law and horse racing. After sentencing his client, Julian Trent, for a violent crime, Mason hopes to leave the courtroom behind, but the world of racing soon pulls him back into danger. As an amateur jockey at Sandown racetrack, he pursues his passion on the turf—until a fellow rider is brutally murdered. Evidence points to champion jockey Steve Mitchell, who seeks Mason’s help, dragging him into a web of violence, threats, and moral dilemmas. Set in the high-stakes environment of British steeplechase racing and London legal circles, the novel blends intricate legal manoeuvring with fast-paced investigative suspense. Mason must navigate deception, criminal intent, and life-threatening peril as he seeks the truth.
Silks is ideal for readers who enjoy intelligent thrillers with professional protagonists, tightly woven plots, and a combination of legal intrigue, mystery, and action.
