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Sid Halley, now a private investigator equipped with a bionic hand, embarks on a case that exposes corrupt practices within the racing industry. As he delves deeper, the investigation intertwines mystery, suspense, and the darker side of horse racing.
First publish date: 1787
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Dick Francis
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