15 February, 2010

Dick Francis, R.I.P.

Dick Francis CBE
1920-2010
Best selling author and a successful jockey Dick Francis
died overnight age 89.
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He is best remembered for this crime fiction,
which often centered around the thoroughbred horse racing industry
which he knew so well.
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His novels won numerous awards, including
the Crime Writers’ Association’s Gold Dagger
and he is the only three-time recipient of the
Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for Best Novel,
and was also awarded their Grand Master status.
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