DICK FRANCIS BOOKS

Graham Buddry on the mystery behind the great thrillers

Mention the name “Dick Francis” and some people will recall a Champion Jockey and the famous Devon Loch Grand National.
Many more will instantly think of the best selling thrillers, most often set in the world of racing. A smaller minority may remember his wife of 53 years, Mary, and the controversy engendered by some journalists who insisted that it was Mary who wrote the books, claiming Dick wasn’t up to the task. This was akin to claims that Shakespeare’s works were written by...