Dick Francis
British jockey and crime writer
Richard Stanley Francis CBE FRSL was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England.
After wartime service in the RAF, Francis became a full-time jump-jockey, winning over 350 races and becoming... Wikipedia
Born: October 31, 1920, Lawrenny, United Kingdom
Died: February 14, 2010 (age 89 years), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Spouse: Mary Margaret Francis (m. 1947–2000)
Children: Felix Francis
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Richard Stanley Francis CBE FRSL (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing ...
Dick Francis, CBE, FRSL (born Richard Stanley Francis) was a popular British horse racing crime writer and retired jockey. Dick Francis worked on his books ...
Feb 14, 2010 · Dick Francis, who has died aged 89, was a unique figure, a champion steeplechase jockey who, without any previous apparent literary bent, ...
Dick Francis was the author of more than forty acclaimed books. Among his numerous awards were... Read full bio. Most popular. Odds Against. 2,750.
Mar 3, 2024 · Dick Francis. British jockey and mystery writer known for his realistic plots centered on the sport of horse racing.
Francis's first-rate thriller about the British horse-racing scene--a 10-week PW bestseller--portrays a former steeplechase jockey who learns that his horse ...
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Dick Francis was a famous British steeple chase jockey and author of crime novels. This internationally acclaimed writer had published numerous novels in ...
Feb 14, 2010 · The author of more than 40 novels, most of them set in the world of thoroughbred horse racing, Mr. Francis made it a point of honor to satisfy ...