Whip Hand
Dick Francis
Penguin Books Ltd
<p><b>A classic mystery from Dick Francis, the champion of English storytellers.</b></p><p> One-handed ex-jockey Sid Halley works as a private detective, using his racing knowledge to solve crimes that baffle the police.</p><p> In <i>Whip Hand</i>, Sid is asked to investigate possible doping of the horses of thoroughbred trainer George Casper - whose once-successful mounts have been failing spectacularly on the race track. At the same time he learns that a conman has left his ex-wife Jenny facing a jail sentence over a fake charity, while the Jockey Club want him to look into certain powerful syndicates who may be acting in a ruthless and illegal manner.</p><p>Quickly, Sid discovers that each of his investigations is entirely unwelcome. But he isn't put off easily - not even when a threat is made to take off his remaining good hand.</p><p> Three dangerous cases, three ways to die - Sid is back on home turf . . .</p><p> <b>Praise for Dick Francis:</b></p><p><b>'</b>As a jockey,...</p>