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A celebrated equestrian champion—and ladies‑man—dies in the stables, setting off a baffling investigation. Carole Seddon, a skilled private investigator, teams up with her friend Jude to sift through a pool of suspects, all connected to the victim’s storied career in the saddle.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Simon Brett
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