"The Edge" Dick Francis,  1988 ( First Edition) w/ Lines from Dylan Thomas
"The Edge" presents a gripping tale centered on Sid Halley, a former jockey turned private investigator navigating the perilous world of horse racing and crime. The story sets off with Halley being hired to protect a prestigious British racing tour crossing Canada. As Sid delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot orchestrated by his old nemesis, seeking revenge through cunning and manipulation. Francis, a former jockey himself with a solid background shaped by his education and racing experience, crafts a narrative rich in authenticity and suspense against the backdrop of late 20th-century British horse racing. This first edition includes evocative lines from Dylan Thomas's Poems, published in 1952, enhancing its literary value. Thomas's poems,  are known for their lyrical intensity and exploration of human experience, they are subtly woven into the narrative, adding depth to the characters' emotional journeys and the intricacies of life depicted in Thomas's works.
 
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