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The Edge (A Dick Francis Novel) by Dick Francis; Jaroslava Moserov-Davidov is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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From Publishers Weekly The British author's 27th novel boasts the combination of subject matter and prose style that have made him an international bestseller: thoroughbred horses and heroes, heart palpitations, speed and comedy. Heading the large, colorful cast, narrator Torquil (Tor) Kelsey is an undercover agent for the British Jockey Club. The members have been balked in their efforts to convict wily Julius Apollo Filmer of murder and other crimes that tarnish the sport of kings. With hopes of gaining evidence against Filmer, Tor joins the rich crowd going from England to Canada for "The Great Transcontinental Mystery Race Train." Pretending he's a waiter, Tor keeps an eye on Filmer as the train rockets across the Northwest. There is no limit to the thrills along the way, and no way of predicting the stunning denouement. 200,000 first printing; $150,000 ad/promo; Literary Guild main selection. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Young Tor Kelsey, competent, race-horse wise, and independently wealthy, works for undercover security at the English Jockey Club. "Loaned" to the Canadian Jockey Club, he spies on charming but slippery British extortio

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It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Dick Francis; Jaroslava Moserov-Davidov
Publisher
Penguin Group USA
Published
2005
Language
EN
ISBN
9780425204399
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
True Crime, Fiction, Crime
Rating
3.99 / 5 (3,135 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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