The Vendetta by Jenny Pitman is the gripping fourth instalment in the Jan Hardy series, blending equestrian drama with crime and personal rivalry. Set in the high-stakes world of horse racing, this novel follows trainer Jan Hardy as she basks in the glory of a Cheltenham win, only to be thrust into one of the most challenging years of her life.
Jan is approached by wealthy businessman A.D. O’Hagan to train a talented but volatile young horse. As tensions rise in the yard, a new stable hand with an unexpected gift for calming the unruly thoroughbred emerges as a key figure. But the world beyond the stable is just as turbulent. A violent robbery shakes Jan’s life, igniting a long-standing rivalry with fellow trainer Virginia Gilbert. With both her career and personal life on the line, Jan is forced to confront past enemies and a dangerous vendetta that threatens everything she’s built.
Fans of horse racing, strong female leads, and emotionally driven storylines will find The Vendetta a thrilling read with just the right balance of grit, heart, and suspense.