A little slow to start, but once it got going, it was really good. The last third or so of the book was non-stop. Henry seemed like a very buttoned down, milquetoast kind of guy, but he ended up surprising everyone, including himself. Good plot, great action, nice characterizations of minor characters. I really liked this one and I really like Dick Francis. I'm sorry I didn't start reading him sooner! ( )

It's been many years since I first read Dick Francis and proceeded to devour his writing. His writing has held up very well for me. I enjoyed the characters, the settings, and the fast paced story line immensely and I will be revisiting his other works again. ( )

air transport delivering people not just horses

Could not finish the book - way too dated ( )

Lord Henry Grey holds down an ordinary office job, to the horror of his family who think that he should solve the family financial problems by the traditional method of marrying an heiress in search of a title -- or as he calls it, prostituting himself. He hasn't told his family about his other activities -- amateur jockey, and semi-amateur pilot. When he shifts jobs into working for a bloodstock shipping agent, nobody thinks he'll stick to it. But Grey not only sticks with the job, he inconveniences other people by doing so, and by being bright enough to notice that there's something very odd going on.

Another solid suspense novel from Francis, as ever tied into the world of horse-racing, and with a good romance sub-plot. ( )