Straight -- Dick Francis

<b>In this mystery from <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Dick Francis, a jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies.</b> <p/>Steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin has had more broken bones than he cares to count, but it seems his latest injury could very well bring his days on the race course to a screeching halt. But that's the least of his concerns when his brother turns up dead, leaving Derek as the sole inheritor of his estate. <p/> It doesn't take long for Derek to learn that his brother--a magistrate who imported and sold semiprecious stones--was keeping more than his share of secrets. Now Derek must recover $1.5 million worth of missing diamonds--and find out who wanted his brother dead--or else his career won't be the only thing in danger of being cut short...<br><br><b>Author:</b> Dick Francis<br><b>Publisher:</b> G.P. Putnam's Sons<br><b>Published:</b> 02/07/2006<br><b>Pages:</b> 320<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.78h x 4.24w x 0.89d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780425208465<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Dick Francis</b> was born in South Wales in 1920. He was a young rider of distinction winning awards and trophies at horse shows throughout the United Kingdom. At the outbreak of World War II he joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot, flying fighter and bomber aircraft including the Spitfire and Lancaster. <p/>He became one of the most success