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Kit Fielding is a champion jockey and the proud heir to an English sporting dynasty. When his twin sister’s marriage falls under threat from a damaging scandal, Kit steps in to protect her reputation. His efforts, however, ignite a perilous showdown with a ruthless robber baron and a violent foe closer to home than he ever imagined.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Dick Francis
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