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Forfeit brings readers into the high‑stakes world of horse racing through the eyes of Fleet Street correspondent Brett Checkov, whose uncanny ability to spot non‑starters keeps him in the spotlight. When he advises the jockey James Tyrone at a crucial moment—just before a fatal fall—Tyrone is drawn into a perilous scheme that endangers not only his life but also his crippled wife’s safety and the very credibility of the sport. The novel explores themes of fraud, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the racing community.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Dick Francis
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