Dick Francis
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born
October 31, 1920
gender
male
place of birth
Lawrenny, South Wales, The United Kingdom
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Mystery & Thrillers, Literature & Fiction
about this author
Dick Francis CBE (born Richard Stanley Francis) is a British author and retired jockey.
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Dead Heat by Dick Francis avg rating 3.62 — 845 ratings — published 2007 9 editions |
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To the Hilt by Dick Francis avg rating 3.91 — 735 ratings — published 1931 16 editions |
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Proof by Dick Francis avg rating 3.89 — 717 ratings — published 1984 22 editions |
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Bolt by Dick Francis avg rating 3.85 — 684 ratings — published 1986 20 editions |
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Whip Hand by Dick Francis avg rating 3.97 — 642 ratings — published 2005 19 editions |
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Shattered by Dick Francis avg rating 3.75 — 626 ratings — published 2000 28 editions |
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Dead Cert by Dick Francis avg rating 3.80 — 613 ratings — published 1962 31 editions |
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Blood Sport by Dick Francis avg rating 3.70 — 620 ratings — published 1967 27 editions |
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Under Orders by Dick Francis avg rating 3.66 — 599 ratings — published 2006 10 editions |
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Longshot by Dick Francis avg rating 3.82 — 552 ratings — published 1990 25 editions |
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"Some are born weird, some achieve it, others have weirdness thrust upon them."
— Dick Francis (To the Hilt)
— Dick Francis (To the Hilt)
"I guessed life was like that. You gained and you lost, and if you saved anything from the ruins, even if only a shred of self-respect, it was enough to take you through the next bit."
— Dick Francis (Whip Hand)
— Dick Francis (Whip Hand)
"But one discarded dreams and got dressed, and made what one could of the day."
— Dick Francis (Whip Hand)
— Dick Francis (Whip Hand)
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