The Dick Francis Companion - Softcover

Swanson, Jean; James, Dean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0425181871 ISBN 13: 9780425181874

Publisher: Berkley Trade, 2003

Synopsis

An alphabetically arranged reference on the works of the popular mystery writer provides quotations, little-known facts, plot summaries, and character profiles.

About this title

About the Author:

Dean James and Jean Swanson are the award-winning authors of By a Woman's Hand and Killer Books.

From Publishers Weekly:

The co-authors of the Agatha Award-winning Killer Books now offer the complete guide to the ever-popular mysteries of former champion jockey Francis, set in the world he knows so well: that of horse racing. This handy book includes plot summaries of each of Francis's novels, quick sketches of featured characters (and horses), Web sites offering information on British racing and racetracks, and choice opening lines ("Kidnapping is a fact of life," begins The Danger). In an exclusive interview with Francis, the author ruminates on his protagonists (who "react to situations as I would react in the same circumstances"); his collaboration with his late wife ("she was a master at research with a terrific memory for detail"); and his annual work cycle. A useful bibliography includes works about and written by Francis.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Berkley Trade
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0425181871
• ISBN 13: 9780425181874
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224