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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Riveting from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Nothing beats a good Francis, and this is as good as they come'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller. Spellbinding up to the end'' 5***** Reader Review______When inventor Stephen Scott abruptly fires his winning trainer Jody Leeds, the racing world is shocked and disgusted - though not quite as angry as Leeds, who swears revenge on his former friend. But Steven is convinced that Leeds has been stealing from him - and worse - and felt he had no choice. And when Leeds decides to enact his vengeance, Steven finds out just what a nasty piece of work he really is. Because now Steven is not only in fear of losing everything - but also his life.Somehow, he must prove to the world that Leeds is a vicious crook - or die trying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, High Stakes is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review______Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb. Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer. But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when Sid is at his best . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Odds Against is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another excellent book from the Francis stable'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent gripping story in true Francis fashion'' 5***** Reader Review''Usual Dick Francis excellence. Gripping from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Captain Thomas Forsyth''s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he is badly wounded by a roadside bomb.Returning home to his mother - a racehorse trainer and the ''First Lady'' of racing - Tom discovers the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form.Soon he finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are put to the ultimate test . . . kill or be killed?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Crossfire is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced'' 5***** Reader Review''Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis. This story keeps you turning the pages eagerly'' 5***** Reader Review______Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin is returning to England, back to his childhood home of Gloucestershire. But instead of a pleasant trip down memory lane, Peter finds himself coming to the aid of a veterinary surgeon whose operating theatre is rapidly turning into an abattoir.A string of valuable racehorses have suffered unexplained deaths, and the police are baffled. When Darwin looks into the mystery, he finds that his connections - and memories - help him uncover criminal activities that stretch back all the way to his childhood.But the more Darwin uncovers, the closer he gets to a killer who just can''t stop . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Comeback is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A brilliant read with lots of exciting twists and turns. Couldn''t put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller that keeps you on the edge. Dick Francis at his best'' 5***** Reader Review______Wine merchant Tony Beach will do anything for a quiet life. But when a party to celebrate the end of the racing season ends in eight violent deaths, he is drawn reluctantly into the subsequent investigation. Meanwhile, the police, having evidence of the sale of illicit alcohol at a local club, ask for Tony''s help in closing it down. Thanks to his intervention, Tony comes to the attention of the criminal underworld.And that''s when he reluctantly realizes that the deaths and the illicit alcohol are connected. Tony doesn''t want to be a hero. But if the choice is that or dying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Proof is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A fast-paced, exciting, gripping thriller'' 5***** Reader Review''One of Dick Francis''s best . . . A real page-turner'' 5***** Reader Review''Deeply satisfying from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Jockey and amateur photographer Philip Nore knows all too well how it feels to take a tumble from a horse. He also knows what it''s like to feel the wrath of furious owners and trainers. You can''t always be a winner. George Millace hated winners. As a photographer he specialized in taking pictures that exposed the failings of riders. But now he''s dead - and no one seems very sorry. But when Millace''s home is broken into during his funeral and Nore finds himself helping clear up, he finds something unexpected. Millace had other pictures - ones people will go to desperate lengths to possess. Now he must find out who wants them - and fast.Because if George Millace''s death was no accident, then his killers are getting closer . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Reflex is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A classic. If you like a rattling good yarn, then Dick Francis is your man!'' 5***** Reader Review''Brilliant, the pace keeps on racing through the whole book'' 5***** Reader Review''Gallops along and keeps you enthralled throughout. Riveting'' 5***** Reader Review______''Admiral met the fence perfectly. He rose to it as if flight were not only for birds. And he fell . . .''Alan York''s friend, jockey Bill Davidson, was killed in Admiral''s fall. After the race, York visits the fence and discovers a coil of wire lying beside the fence post and signs of where the wire had been attached.The fall was no accident - but murder. Unable to convince the police of this, York is forced to turn amateur sleuth and is soon on the trail of a ruthless gang of race-fixers operating out of Brighton.Now Alan''s caught in a new race: find the gang''s leaders before the gang catches up with him . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Dead Cert is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Incredibly enjoyable and will deliver its kicks again and again'' 5***** Reader Review''You can always depend on Dick Francis for an engrossing adventure'' 5***** Reader Review''Edge-of-seat stuff, a real page turner'' 5***** Reader Review______Daniel Roke owns a stud farm in Australia. He''s young, smart, hard-working and desperate for some excitement - all of which makes him the ideal candidate for the Earl of October, who has come visiting. The Earl is concerned about a horse-doping scandal that is destroying English racing. He wants to pay Daniel to come back with him, pose as a highly corruptible stable lad and discover who is behind it. But when Daniel agrees, he doesn''t realise just how close he''ll have to get to find the truth.Nor how determined the criminals will be to prevent him living long enough to tell anyone . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, For Kicks is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A real cracker of a story, fast-paced and extremely well written'' 5***** Reader Review''Gripping . . . Dick Francis holds you to the final chapter'' 5***** Reader Review''Excellent gripping story with a lot of twists'' 5***** Reader Review______When Kelly Hughes rides the favourite into second place, he gets penalised. Not only has he lost the race, but also his licence, as the Jockey Club suspends him - believing he threw the race. Only he knows that the problem lay with the horse''s performance, not his own. Suspecting he was framed, Kelly sets about finding out how it was done, and then who might have done it. But the closer he gets to the perpetrators, the more danger he finds himself in. Now there''s more than his reputation and career at stake. There''s also his life . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Enquiry is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, absolutely marvellous!'' 5***** Reader Review''Dick Francis never fails to keep you in suspense . . . A cracking story as always'' 5***** Reader Review______Life as a writer is colder, hungrier work than John Kendall had bargained for. Not even the survival guides he''s written can help him.So when notorious racehorse trainer Tremayne Vickers approaches Kendall to write his biography, it''s an offer the impoverished writer can''t turn down. Moving into Vickers'' country home, Kendall quickly becomes immersed in his host''s lifestyle: riding racehorses, making friends, and getting to know the family.But then a local stable girl is found dead - and the party''s over. A killer is lurking in the shadows.And Kendall''s own survival tips are about to become more useful - and more deadly - than he could ever have imagined . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Longshot is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Written in Dick Francis inimitable style, this fast-paced thriller leaves the reader gasping for breath'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast paced action with a hero you can relate to . . . You can''t put the book down!'' 5***** Reader Review______Matt Shore is a pilot down on his luck. Once he''d flown big jets and dropped supplies in war zones. Now he''s ferrying high-class passengers between English racecourses. But when one eventful trip ends with his plane exploding in a ball of fire, Matt knows he''s not that unlucky.When the police confirm it was a bomb, Matt realizes he has a problem. One of his passengers must have been the target - the question is who?Matt to find out fast - because he''s scheduled to ferry the same people over the coming weeks. Can Matt stay alive long enough to stop the bomber?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Rat Race is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Well-crafted and unputdownable. An excellent read'' 5***** Reader Review''Superbly paced and plotted. One of Francis''s best'' 5***** Reader Review''A well written and totally engrossing read'' 5***** Reader Review______Malcolm Pembroke didn''t get rich without making a few enemies - not least among the five wives and nine children left like wreckage in his wake. But when Moira, his fifth wife, is murdered, Malcolm believes that someone is out to get him. Desperate and fearful, there''s only one person he can turn to: his estranged son, Ian. Ian - an amateur jockey - wants nothing to do with his father until it becomes clear the old man''s life is in danger.And worst of all, the evidence suggests it''s from someone the family . . . Can Ian work out who it is before they strike again?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Hot Money is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A masterpiece from the master of equine fiction. Truly sensational from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Tense, tautly-written, with memorable characters - an absolute cracker'' 5***** Reader Review______Bert Checkov, a racing correspondent, drunkenly confesses to fellow Fleet Street hack James Tyrone that he''s been giving his readers tips for years.Five minutes later, Checkov falls out of a seventh-floor window. Tyrone is convinced there''s more to Checkov''s death than meets the eye. When he starts digging, he discovers that many of Checkov''s tips never even made it to the start. But the deeper Tyrone gets, the dirtier and more dangerous this business appears to be.If he''s not careful, he''ll be following Checkov to his death . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''You will be hard pushed to find a better storyteller. A brilliant read'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast and furious . . . Thrills and spills from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review______Rob Finn''s winning streak made him one of the most sought-after steeplechase jockeys. So his subsequent collapse in form surprised no one more than himself. As word spreads that Finn has lost his nerve, he discovers a well-managed campaign to discredit certain jockeys; in his own case, a plan assisted by horse doping. To find the culprits behind it, Finn will have to put everything on the line . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Nerve is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader''s attention on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''An absolutely enthralling suspense right to the very end'' 5***** Reader Review''Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next'' 5***** Reader Review______Physics teacher (and crack shot) Jonathan Derry is given some tapes to look after by a friend. They''re not your usual tapes: they hold a computer programme which functions as a bookie-breaking betting system. When Jonathan''s friend is then killed in a suspicious explosion and two thugs with guns turn up at his house demanding the tapes, Jonathan realises that he''s been handed a whole lot more trouble. Jonathan knows he won''t be left alone unless he gives them what they want. However, he decides to play his own game. After all, he''s a crack shot.He can look after himself . . . Can''t he?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Twice Shy is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Compelling, exciting, fast paced . . . A timeless story'' 5***** Reader Review''Action packed racing thriller from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Sit back and enjoy the ride'' 5***** Reader Review______When amateur jockey Lord Henry Grey decides on a whim to join the bloodstock market, transporting racehorses around the world, he''s sure he''s hit the good life. That is, until a horse unexpectedly dies in transit and a colleague vanishes. And when Grey discovers that both his predecessors also went missing in curious circumstances, he begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change. Now he must turn detective, or else his own disappearance could be next . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction has a secret ingredient ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''No one writes better thrillers than this - a classic'' 5***** Reader Review''Tight plot, excellent locations and explosions of tension! You don''t get much better than that'' 5***** Reader Review''So many twists and turns, the tension never lets'' 5***** Reader Review______Charles Todd, a successful artist who paints horses, arrives at his cousin Donald''s house and stumbles on a grisly scene:Police cars everywhere, his cousin arrested for murder and Donald''s wife brutally slain. Believing - unlike the police - Donald''s story of a burglary gone wrong, Charles follows clues which lead him from England to Australia, and to a diabolical scheme involving fraud and murder. But soon Charles realises that someone is on his trail.Someone who wants to make sure that Charles won''t live long enough to save Donald . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, In the Frame is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Once you start reading you won''t be able to stop'' 5***** Reader Review''Couldn''t put it down. I was awake half the night even on the second read!'' 5***** Reader Review______As an amateur jockey, Roland Britten was lucky, and as an accountant he was rigorous. He knew he was on the hate list of several fraudsters, but never thought pen-pushers got kidnapped. And not from a racecourse right after beating the odds to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Held prisoner, Britten has no idea who his kidnappers are nor why they have abducted him. Only when resourceful school headmistress Hilary Pinlock gives him the opportunity to escape is he able to seriously think about what has happened and turn his logical mind to track down his abductors. But his kidnappers haven''t finished with him yet - and they''ll risk anything to get hold of him once again . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Risk is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Mladý žokej Rob Finn stojí na počátku dostihové kariéry, a tak – ale zároveň díky tomu, že snad nezná strach – dostává koně spíše problematické a papírově slabé než úspěšné. Když se mu však povede několik dostihů, naskytne se šance jezdit v jedné z nejlepších stájí v zemi. O to horší je potom pád a série porážek na koních, s nimiž ostatní jezdci vítězí. Na závodištích se o něm začne šuškat, že „ztratil srdce“, tedy že dostal strach. Skoro tomu začne věřit i on sám… Než si uvědomí, že to všechno nemůže být jen pouhá náhoda nebo jeho neschopnost. Zvlášť když ví, že není prvním, žokejem, jemuž se něco podobného stalo. Jenomže od podezření k důkazu je daleko a za každý krok se na cestě za pravdou draze platí. Citace z knižní obálky: Držel jsem se Axminsterových instrukcí do písmene, a když jsem se blížil k poslední překážce na jedné výši s dvěma dalšími soupeři, kopal jsem patami svého koně, co nejusilovněji jsem mohl. Kůň se vypjal a ve vzduchu předstihl ty dva, takže jsme doskočili o dvě délky před nimi. Zaslechl jsem, jak jim kopyta zavadila o překážky, a hanebně jsem doufal, že při doskoku na zem klopýtli, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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David Cleveland - an investigator for the Jockey Club - is sitting in a dinghy in a pleasant little fjord in Norway. He's here to help the Norwegians find out why Bob Sherman, a visiting English rider, has done a runner with the racehorse takings.He thinks it'll be a straightforward job, and he'll get to spend some time with old friends.But when the dinghy is hit by a speedboat and Cleveland almost drowns, he realizes that there is more to this case than some missing money - especially when a dead body turns up.Now Cleveland knows the stakes are dangerously high. A sensible man would leave it to the police and go back home to England.Except, it turns out, that England isn't safe either . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Slay Ride is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.

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Tim Ekaterin has a lot of money. Unfortunately, it belongs to other people, and it is his job to invest it wisely, or get fired.And right now he's taken a big risk: using GBP5 million to stud a champion racing stallion.When the resulting foals have birth defects, Tim is worried and decides that there may be something else going on at the stables. And when one of those helping with the horses is murdered, his suspicions are confirmed.Now it's not just about money, but about life and death. Determined to get answers, Tim puts himself in danger's path to discover the truth . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Banker is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.

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Román klasika thrilleru Dicka Francise, který napsal se svým synem Felixem.Bookmaker Ned Talbot se stará především o to, aby jeho malý podnik obstál před velkými sázkařskými společnostmi. Pak se ale objeví jeho dlouho ztracený otec a krátce poté je před Nedem ubodán k smrti. Ve hře je tajemný kódovací přístroj, který umožňuje na dostizích podvádět. Ned musí zachránit podnik a zjistit, kdo a proč zabil jeho otce.

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Audiokniha: V prvním detektivním příběhu Dicka Francise z roku 1962 pátrá amatérský jezdec Alan York po vrazích svého blízkého přítele, nejlepšího žokeje sezony. Policie sice tragický – a absolutně nelogický – pád favorita dostihu uzavřela jako nešťastnou náhodu, Alan je však přesvědčen o opaku. Žádné důkazy, kterými by mohl svoje tvrzení podložit, však nemá. Alan se tedy pouští do pátrání na vlastní pěst, a třebaže jemná síť vztahů v prostředí dostihových jezdců, trenérů a majitelů koní pachatele zatím pečlivě skrývá, záhy mladík na vlastní kůži pocítí, že je jeho aktivita komusi trnem v oku. Jenomže těch několik nezřetelných a letmých stop, jež se objeví, vede k půvabné Kate, nové majitelce koně, kterého Alan jezdí. Dívce, která by přece měla být na jeho straně. Dívce, do níž je od první chvíle, kdy ji poznal, bláznivě zamilovaný.

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Gamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more finds himself the centre of attention.Minutes before the big race, Nick''s colleague, financial adviser Herb Kovak, is shot dead and the gunman vanishes into the crowd. The police want answers but Nick can''t explain why anyone would want Herb dead.Yet when he finds a threatening message crumpled in Herb''s coat, Nick begins questioning all he knows about his friend. And on learning that he is the benefactor of Herb''s will, Nick is certain that something is not right.A fact confirmed when Nick discovers he''s next in the killer''s firing line.From Felix Francis, the bestselling co-author (with Dick Francis) of Dead Heat and Even Money comes Gamble, the latest Dick Francis novel. Set in the cut-throat world of horse racing, Gamble is an enthralling thriller packed full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. Packed with all the hair-raising suspense and excitement readers know and love from Dick Francis, Gamble is Felix Francis''s most heart-pounding thriller yet.Praise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Refusal is the new Dick Francis novel from bestseller, Felix Francis. When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he''s wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid''s six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call: declare the alleged race-fixing clean, or else. With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? But this anonymous foe has underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley. Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying. The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix''s solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal. Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: ''From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'' Sunday Times ''The Francis flair is clear for all to see'' Daily Mail ''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life ''Nail-biting, suspenseful'' Choice Felix Francis is the younger son of thriller-writing legend, Dick Francis, with whom he co-wrote the four most recent Dick Francis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A serial killer is on the loose! The next chapter of Dick Tracy kicks off with grisly murders, shocking secrets, and high-stakes action--making this the perfect moment to jump into the most thrilling arc yet!THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR DICK TRACY STARTS HERE--THE PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT! Still reeling from the fallout of the bloody gang war that gripped the city, Detective Dick Tracy has little time to recover as he confronts a series of grisly murders. With bodies piling up, a newly deputized Pat must grapple with his new path, and Tess makes a startling discovery--all kicking off the must-read second arc of one of the most acclaimed new series of the year!

Objev podobné jako Dick Tracy Vol. 2 - Michael Moreci, Alex Segura

Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis''Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can''t put down'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______ Jefferson Hinkley is back. Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose.Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton''s house will result in a brutal attempt on his life. Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire.The police think it''s suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . . _______ Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: ''From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'' Sunday Times ''The Francis flair is clear for all to see'' Daily Mail ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Front Runner - Felix Francis

This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to:Respond when someone initiates a Crucial Conversation with youIdentify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing itCommunicate more effectively across digital mediumsWhen stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on your ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition - Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Emily Gregor

This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s communication challenges. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to:Respond when someone initiates a crucial conversation with youIdentify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing itCommunicate more effectively across digital mediumsWhen stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a Crucial Conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition - Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Emily Gregor

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this captivating novel from Danielle Steel, five successful women play for high stakes in their careers at a boutique literary and talent agency. Jane Addison is an ambitious young woman with big dreams of owning her own company someday. At twenty-eight, she arrives in New York to start a job at Fletcher and Benson, a prestigious talent agency. Eager to impress her new colleagues, Jane jumps right in as an assistant to Hailey West, one of the agents in the literary department.Hailey is dedicated to the authors she represents, but her home life is chaotic and challenging. After her husband’s tragic and untimely death, she was left widowed with three children to raise on her own.Then there’s Francine Rivers, the stern and accomplished head of the literary department. Also a single mom after her husband’s affair with the nanny, she has overcome the resulting financial hardships, but only with unbearable sacrifice.Compared to Hailey and Francine, drama agent Allie Moore’s life seems much more carefree and uncomplicated. She relishes her success and loves working with the talented actors they represent—until a passionate relationship with one of her rising star clients threatens to derail her career.Merriwether ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako High Stakes - Danielle Steel

Redefine what confidence looks like at home and at work.Everyone wants to be able to face challenging situations without feeling daunted, intimidated or stressed. But no-one wants to be labelled over-confident, arrogant or smarmy, or to get caught up in their own hype. So how can you feel authentically confident - without the cringe, and without pretending to be something you''re not?Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It''s how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength and energy to your interactions, big and small, and is a way of projecting status, minimising self-doubt and moving effortlessly through life.Drawing on research, practical tips and lessons from the worlds of comedy, film, television, politics and sport, Viv Groskop offers a masterclass in how you can access this new form of confidence at any time. All, crucially, with no risk of anyone thinking that you are your own biggest fan."Viv always makes me feel more confident. Get the magic now in book form" - Katy Brand"I recommend Viv Groskop to anyone wanting more self-confidence" - Philippa Perry"Reassuring, inspiring and wise - a practical handbook for anyone ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Happy High Status - Viv Groskop

Redefine what confidence looks like at home and at work.Everyone wants to be able to face challenging situations without feeling daunted, intimidated or stressed. But no-one wants to be labelled over-confident, arrogant or smarmy, or to get caught up in their own hype. So how can you feel authentically confident - without the cringe, and without pretending to be something you''re not?Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It''s how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength and energy to your interactions, big and small, and is a way of projecting status, minimising self-doubt and moving effortlessly through life.Drawing on research, practical tips and lessons from the worlds of comedy, film, television, politics and sport, Viv Groskop offers a masterclass in how you can access this new form of confidence at any time. All, crucially, with no risk of anyone thinking that you are your own biggest fan."Viv always makes me feel more confident. Get the magic now in book form" - Katy Brand"I recommend Viv Groskop to anyone wanting more self-confidence" - Philippa Perry"Reassuring, inspiring and wise - a practical handbook for anyone ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Happy High Status - Viv Groskop

The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series.When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones.But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to the mysterious Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it’s all just turned into a game of high stakes …

Objev podobné jako A Case of High Stakes - Sophie Cleverly

A compelling and thought-provoking novel from the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Set around a New York talent agency, a group of accomplished women discover the high price of success.Jane Addison is smart, young and ambitious. She’s delighted to have landed a job with a prestigious talent agency, Fletcher and Benson.Hailey West is Jane''s boss. She is dedicated to her authors but, as a single mother following her husband’s tragic death, her home life is chaotic and challenging. Francine Rivers, the stern and bitter head of department, is also raising children on her own after an acrimonious divorce, and she has had to overcome financial hardship by paying the very highest price.Meanwhile, Allie Moore seems to have it all: she relishes success and loves working with the talented actors she represents. But then a passionate relationship with one of her star clients risks derailing her career.And Merriwether Jones, the CFO of the agency, appears to have the perfect marriage – until her husband’s jealousy over her career threatens her happiness.Jane quickly realizes that there are damaging secrets behind the doors of the agency. She has the least power, but she is also the least willing to accept things as they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako High Stakes - Danielle Steel

A compelling and thought-provoking novel from the world’s favourite storyteller. Set around a New York talent agency, a group of accomplished women discover the high price of success. Jane Addison is smart, young and ambitious. She’s delighted to have landed a job with a prestigious talent agency, Fletcher and Benson. Hailey West, her boss, is dedicated to her authors, but her home life is chaotic and challenging as a single mother following her husband’s tragic death. Francine Rivers, the stern and bitter head of department, is also raising children on her own after an acrimonious divorce, and she has had to overcome financial hardship by paying the very highest price. Meanwhile, Allie Moore seems to have it all: she relishes success and loves working with the talented actors she represents. But then a passionate relationship with one of her star clients risks derailing her career. And Merriwether Jones, the CFO of the agency, appears to have the perfect marriage until her husband’s jealousy over her career threatens her happiness. Jane quickly realizes that there are damaging secrets behind the doors of the agency. She has the least power, but she is also the least willing to accept things as they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako High Stakes - Danielle Steel

Panenka Clementine z edice Sparkle & Shine značky Rainbow High má výrazný oranžový design a transparentní nohy s pohyblivými třpytkami. Součástí balení je kompletní outfit, boty, kabelka, pět doplňků, hřeben a stojánek. Panenka s ohebnými klouby je vhodná pro děti od čtyř let a měří přibližně 27 centimetrů.

• Transparentní nohy s pohyblivými třpytkami
• Ohebné klouby pro různé pózy
• Kompletní výbava včetně oblečení, doplňků a stojánku
• Dlouhé česatelné vlasy pro kreativní hru

Objev podobné jako Rainbow High Sparkle & Shine panenka Clementine

Panenka Cleo z řady Monster High Monster Fest představuje stylovou postavu s ohebnými klouby. Je oblečena do kombinace topu s dlouhými rukávy, krátkých kalhot a vysokých bot v modré a zlaté barvě. Panenka je vhodná pro děti od 4 let a měří přibližně 32,5 cm.

• Ohebná panenka s pohyblivými klouby pro kreativní hru
• Detailně propracovaný outfit v modré a zlaté barvě s bohatými rukávy
• Autentický Monster High vzhled s výrazným líčením a novým účesem
• Kompletní vybavení včetně originálních bot a zdobného doplňku

Objev podobné jako Monster High Monster Fest panenka Cleo

Panenka Monster High Frankie v edici Monster Fest má ohebné klouby a výšku 32,5 cm. Nese stylový model s novým účesem, výrazným líčením a oblečením v šedé, neonové a černé barvě. Vhodná je pro děti od 4 let.

• Ohebná panenka s pohyblivými klouby pro snadné pózování
• Stylový model s novým účesem a výrazným líčením
• Propracované detaily včetně atypických kalhot s třásněmi a originálních bot
• Vhodné pro děti od 4 let, ideální pro sbírku Monster High

Objev podobné jako Monster High Monster Fest panenka Frankie

Panenka Frankie Stein z řady Monster High má výšku 26 cm a ohebné klouby. Součástí balení je mazlíček Watzie™. Panenka je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

• Ohebné klouby pro různé pózy a hru
• Součástí je mazlíček Watzie™
• Propracované futuristické detaily a módní styl
• Výška 26 cm, vhodné pro děti od 4 let

Objev podobné jako Mattel Monster High panenka Monsterka Frankie Stein™

All bets are off as #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen introduces gambler Logan Tanner, a man with a secret past that’s about to come back to haunt him. Logan Tanner lives the exhilarating life of a professional gambler, taking risks with nerves of steel. From casinos in Macau to Monte Carlo to Milan, he’s racked up a fortune and become a living legend. But all the glitz and glamor hide a dark and violent past as an extractor—a world that comes rushing back to him when the beautiful and innocent Lara Balkon enters his life.Soon Logan is drawn into the conflict between two Russian mafia bosses over Lara, whose life now hangs in the balance. Logan has been offered something more valuable to him than money—information he desperately needs—in exchange for getting Lara out of Russia and to safety. Once together, Tanner discovers that Lara is a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Tanner’s search for the truth leads them to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Where the person who was hunting Lara now lies in wait for them. With the stakes climbing with each deadly confrontation, Logan and Lara are soon catapulted ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako High Stakes

Panenka Frankie z řady Monster High Creepover party je vybavena ohebnými klouby pro různé pózy. Součástí balení je tematický mazlíček a doplňky. Výrobek je určen pro děti od 4 let.

• Ohebné klouby pro snadné pózování
• Originální vzhled s fialovým outfitem
• Součástí je věrný mazlíček
• Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let

Objev podobné jako Monster High Creepover party panenka - Frankie

Úplňková ložnice je herní set pro panenky Monster High s motivem vlkodlačí Clawdeen. Součástí jsou nábytkové kusy včetně postele, stolu, miniledničky a zrcadla, plus samolepky pro vlastní výzdobu. Set je určen pro děti od 4 let a panenka není součástí balení.

• Obsahuje samolepky pro vlastní dekoraci ložnice
• Součástí je praktický nábytek: postel, stůl, minilednička a zrcadlo
• Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let
• Inspirováno oblíbenou postavou vlkodlačí Clawdeen z Monster High

Objev podobné jako Mattel Monster High úplňková ložnice

Panenka Clawdeen z řady Monster High Creepover party je určena pro přespávací párty. Má ohebné klouby pro nastavení různých póz a je dodávána s mazlíčkem a tematickými doplňky. Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

• Ohebné klouby pro snadné pózování
• Originální vzhled s fialovým outfitem a laky na drápech
• Součástí je věrný mazlíček a tematické doplňky
• Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let

Objev podobné jako Monster High Creepover party panenka - Clawdeen

Panenka Ghoulia z řady Monster High Skulltimate Secrets nabízí 19 překvapení včetně doplňků svítících ve tmě. Technologie Color Reveal postupně odhaluje identitu monsterky. Panenka má ohebné klouby a je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

• 19 překvapení včetně doplňků svítících ve tmě
• Technologie Color Reveal pro postupné odhalování
• Ohebné klouby pro snadné pózování
• Ikoničké balení ve tvaru rakve

Objev podobné jako Monster High Skulltimate secrets panenka neon - Ghoulia

Panenka Monster High ze speciální edice "děsivě sladká oslava" představuje Draculauru slavící 1600. narozeniny. Součástí jsou tematické doplňky jako balónky, dárky a pozvánky pro vytvoření atmosféry oslavy. Panenka je určena pro děti od 4 let a prodává se samostatně.

• Speciální narozeninová edice k 1600. výročí Draculaury
• Kompletní výbava pro oslavu včetně balónků, dárků a pozvánek
• Autentický a detailní narozeninový outfit
• Vhodné pro děti od 4 let jako samostatně prodávaná panenka

Objev podobné jako Monster High panenka děsivě sladká oslava Cupid Asteria

Panenka Frankie z řady Monster High představuje stylový model s ohebnými klouby. Vyznačuje se avangardním oblečením, výraznými melíry a propracovanými detaily. Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let a měří 32,5 cm.

• Ohebná panenka s pohyblivými klouby pro realistické pózy
• Stylový model s avangardním oblečením a výraznými melíry
• Propracované detaily včetně originálních bot a doplňků
• Vhodná pro děti od 4 let, výška 32,5 cm

Objev podobné jako Monster High příšerka monsterka - Frankie

Kondicionér Redken Blondage High Bright je určen pro péči o blond vlasy. Obsahuje vitamin C a chelatační látky, které vlasy vyživují, rozjasňují a chrání barvu před tmavnutím. Pro nejlepší výsledky se doporučuje používat jako součást tříkrokového systému péče.

• Okamžitě rozjasňuje a dodává lesk blond vlasům
• Chrání blond barvu před nežádoucím tmavnutím
• Odstraňuje usazeniny a nečistoty z vlasového vlákna
• Obsahuje vitamin C a chelatační látky pro intenzivní péči

Objev podobné jako Redken Blondage High Bright rozjasňující kondicionér pro blond vlasy 300 ml

WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH, HOW LOW WILL YOU GO? Ayesha Scott has a perfect life. Home is an art-filled Cornish castle with her stratospherically wealthy, titled husband and their beloved daughter.But behind every realised dream lurks an unexploded nightmare and in the course of one day Ayesha discovers that she will be penniless, homeless and powerless unless she can outwit the international mafia, infiltrate the world of high finance and make backstreet deals with the shadiest members of the art world. Hurt and betrayed, she’s determined to fight for herself and her daughter – but can she do it without enlisting the help of her beloved, deeply eccentric but estranged family? Sharp escapist fiction, High Time is a novel about high stakes and high jinx set in the world of high art and high finance.

Objev podobné jako High Time - Hannah Rothschildová

Panenka Cleo Denile ze speciální narozeninové edice Monster High. Součástí balení je parádní narozeninový outfit a doplňky pro oslavu včetně balónků a dárků. Panenka je určena pro děti od 4 let a prodává se samostatně.

• Speciální narozeninová edice s exkluzivním outfitem
• Kompletní párty výbava včetně balónků a dárků
• Autentický monster styl pro fanoušky Monster High
• Vhodné pro děti již od 4 let věku

Objev podobné jako Monster High panenka děsivě sladká oslava Cleo Denile

Sada obsahuje stylovou školní skříňku s organizačními prvky a funkčním visacím zámkem. Součástí je pohyblivá panenka Rainbow High se školními doplňky včetně batohu, deníku a mikrofonu. Balení obsahuje více než 25 samolepek pro osobní úpravu skříňky.

• Funkční visací zámek pro bezpečné uložení
• Více než 25 samolepek pro osobní dekoraci
• Dvě police, tyč na oblečení a praktický košík
• Pohyblivá panenka s kompletními školními doplňky

Objev podobné jako Rainbow High Skříňka s panenkou