Dick Francis

Dick Francis (1920-2010) was a bestselling British mystery writer. Drawing from his background as a professional jockey (riding for the Queen Mother), he set his books against the milieu of horses and racing, from jockeys and owners to breeders and veterinarians, among others, juxtaposed with conspiracy and crime. His books were periodically adapted for other media.
==References==
When the Bookaneer Captain begins loading up with books from the shelves in Sesame Street Episode 4135, the first title she picks is the 1994 Dick Francis novel Wild Horses. As she says "Get the biographies, get the anthologies, get the mysteries," the book corresponds to the last named.
==Connections==
*Jonathan Hyde played Rollo in The Racing Game episode "Gambling Lady" (1979)
*Ian McShane played David Cleveland in three Dick Francis Mysteries TV movies (1989)
*Bill Nighy played Charlie West in Enquiry (BBC Radio, 2008)
*Niall Toibin played Martin Fitzgerald in the Dick Francis Mysteries TV movie Twice Shy (1989)
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Category:Literary References
Category:Mystery