Under Orders

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"Sadly, death at the races is not uncommon. However, three in one afternoon was sufficiently unusual to raise more than an eyebrow."

It's the third death that really troubles former champion jump-jockey Sid Halley. He knows the perils of racing all too well - but in his day, jockeys didn't…

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1 author picked Under Orders as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Warren Gill

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I was drawn to the Dick Francis mysteries because they featured horses, but I read everything Mr. Francis wrote because he was a truly wonderful writer.

Dick Francis started life as a jockey, so he really knew horses, but the clever ways that he develops his characters and traps them in intriguing situations makes each book a wonderfully absorbing read. Sid Halley, the hero in Under Orders, is a former jockey who is tough, smart, and underestimated – an effective combination.

The many awards that Dick Francis won during his career firmly places him high on the list of great…

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