Dick Francis
Richard Stanley "Dick" Francis CBE FRSL (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer, whose novels centre around horse racing in England, while also featuring a variety of locations and occupations.
Read more about Dick Francis: Personal Life, Horse Racing Career, Writing Career, Bibliography
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