Synopsis

Roland Britten, a highly respected accountant and accomplished amateur jockey, finds his life irrevocably altered after a triumphant win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Despite his meticulous nature and knowledge of the fraudsters he'd crossed, he never imagined being kidnapped directly from the racecourse. Held captive with no clue about his abductors' identities or motives, Britten's only beacon of hope arrives in the form of Hilary Pinlock, a resourceful school headmistress who orchestrates his daring escape. Now free, Britten applies his formidable logical mind to unravel the intricate puzzle of his abduction, determined to unmask those responsible. However, his ordeal is far from over; his relentless kidnappers are still at large and will stop at nothing, risking everything, to reclaim him. Britten must outmaneuver his shadowy pursuers in a thrilling race against time, confronting the perilous consequences of his rigorous past to secure his freedom once and for all.

Critical Reception

"Dick Francis's "Risk" exemplifies his mastery, standing as a testament to his unparalleled ability to craft gripping narratives and meticulously researched thrillers, cementing his legacy as one of the genre's greatest authors."

Metadata

ISBN:9780718130404
Pages:282
Age Rating:16+

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