Come to Grief
Come to Grief by Dick Francis is a reprint edition published by Pan in 1996, featuring 407 pages in English. This novel continues the story of Sid Halley, an ex-champion jockey turned investigator, who faces new challenges and moral dilemmas. As he uncovers a troubling crime committed by a close friend, Sid finds himself entangled in a web of emotional turmoil and complex decisions, particularly as he prepares to testify at the trial.
Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into the intricacies of friendship and justice, as Sid navigates the fallout from his discoveries. The story emphasizes themes of detection and personal struggle, showcasing Sid’s determination to confront the harsh realities of his situation. This edition offers a fresh opportunity to explore the world of private investigation and the moral complexities that come with it, making it a noteworthy addition to the mystery and detective fiction genre.
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A newly reissued edition of this classic novel from the Champion StorytellerThis is Francis writing at his very best’ Evening Standard Sid Halley, the ex-champion jockey turned investigator who appears in Odds Against and Whip Hand, is back. In Come to Grief he faces new dangers, new deeply demanding decisions. Sid has uncovered an obnoxious crime committed by a friend whom he – and everyone else – has held in deep affection. On the morning set for the opening of the friend’s trial, at which sid is due to be called as a witness, other people’s miseries explode and send him spinning into days of hard rational detection and heart-searching torment. Troubled, courageous and unwilling to admit defeat, for Sid Halley it is business as usual.
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