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Political intrigue meets steeplechase racing thrills.
If you have a penchant for the suspense of political drama tangled up with the pulse-racing excitement of horse racing, "10-lb Penalty" will not disappoint. Dick Francis masterfully combines the adrenaline of the racetrack with a son’s loyalty to his father's political aspirations. It's an underdog story, a mystery, and a dash of family loyalty all rolled into one – a galloping read from start to finish.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9780330370011
Authors:
Dick Francis
Publisher: Pan Books
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 5391 readers)
Description
A wanna-be jockey accepts a job in his father's campaign for Parliament--and realizes that politics can be the most perilous horse race of all.
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Political intrigue meets steeplechase racing thrills.
If you have a penchant for the suspense of political drama tangled up with the pulse-racing excitement of horse racing, "10-lb Penalty" will not disappoint. Dick Francis masterfully combines the adrenaline of the racetrack with a son’s loyalty to his father's political aspirations. It's an underdog story, a mystery, and a dash of family loyalty all rolled into one – a galloping read from start to finish.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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