Bloodline

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From Felix Francis, bestselling author and co-author with Dick Francis, comes a thrilling new installment set in the competitive world of horse racing. When Mark Shillingford commentates on a race where his twin sister Clare, a talented jockey, finishes third, he becomes suspicious. As a professional, he knows she should have won. Did she lose intentionally? Was the race fixed? This behavior is uncharacteristic for her. That night, Mark confronts Clare, but their heated argument ends with her storming off—marking the last time he sees her alive. Hours later, she seemingly jumps to her death from a hotel balcony. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt, Mark embarks on a quest for answers. What drove Clare to her demise? Or was it truly suicide? Packed with the suspense and excitement that fans of Dick Francis have come to love, this novel solidifies Felix Francis's reputation as a master thriller writer. The narrative is described as spare yet compelling, drawing readers in with its relentless pace. Felix, the younger son of the legendary Dick Francis, has taken on a more prominent role in writing since his father's passing, and this novel marks his second solo effort in the Dick Francis legacy.