Even Money
Even Money by Dick Francis, published by Penguin Books in 2010, is a thrilling narrative that delves into the world of gambling and family secrets. This edition spans 397 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ned Talbot, a bookmaker who has inherited his family’s business, as he navigates the challenges posed by larger gambling conglomerates. On the first day of Royal Ascot, his life takes a dramatic turn when a man claiming to be his father appears, despite Ned believing his parents had died in a car crash. The situation escalates when this man is attacked, leaving Ned to unravel the mystery surrounding his family.
Readers will find a blend of suspense and intrigue as Ned races against time to uncover the truth behind his father’s identity and the threats that emerge. The narrative explores themes of family life and the pressures of the sports betting world, while also highlighting the personal stakes involved in Ned’s quest for answers. With its focus on thrillers and suspense, Even Money presents a gripping tale that intertwines the complexities of familial relationships with the high-stakes environment of horse racing.
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On the first day of Royal Ascot, the crowd rejoices in a string of winning favourites. Ned Talbot has worked all his life as a bookmaker – taking over the family business from his grandfather – so he knows not to expect any sympathy from the punters as they count their winnings, and he counts his losses. He’s seen the ups and downs before – but, as the big gambling conglomerates muscle in on small concerns like his, Ned wonders if it’s worth it any more. When a grey-haired man steps forward from the crowd claiming to be his father, Ned’s life is thrown into far deeper turmoil. He’d been told since he was a baby that his parents had died in a car crash. Barely an hour later his newly found father is stabbed by an unknown assailant in the Ascot car park. Blood oozing from his abdomen, he warns Ned- ‘Be very careful’. But of whom? Of what? Ned finds himself in a race to solve his father’s riddles, a race where coming second could cost him more than even money, it could cost him his life.
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