{"product_id":"banker-rare-books-by-dick-francis","title":"Banker [rare books]  by Dick Francis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"8\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBanker\u003c\/em\u003e by Dick Francis is a gripping thriller that intertwines the high-stakes world of investment banking with the intense drama of horse racing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFirst published in 1982, the novel follows Tim Ekaterin, a young and ambitious banker at Ekaterin Bank in London.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhen he recommends a £5 million loan to breeder Oliver Knowles to purchase the champion stallion Sandcastle, the deal seems like a promising investment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHowever, the situation takes a dark turn when Sandcastle's offspring are born deformed or dead, leading to a series of mysterious events, including murder and sabotage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTim finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving the horse racing industry, where the stakes are life and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eDick Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e (1920–2010) was a British author and former jockey, best known for his thrilling novels set in the world of horse racing. His works often feature protagonists who are involved in some aspect of the racing industry, whether as jockeys, trainers, or other related professions, and they are marked by a blend of suspense, action, and intricate plots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253239013562,"sku":"346GWR1MP-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_59dcaddf-7dba-4291-b848-d3d26a0ce2fc.jpg?v=1760980114","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/banker-rare-books-by-dick-francis","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}