Dick Francis – Wikipedie
WebRichard Stanley Francis (31. října 1920 Wales – 14. února 2010 Kajmanské ostrovy), známý jako Dick Francis, byl britský žokej, novinář a spisovatel detektivních románů. V roce 1939 narukoval do Královského letectva a ve druhé světové válce byl nejprve leteckým mechanikem, později pilotem bombardéru.
Dick Francis - Wikipedia
WebRichard Stanley Francis CBE FRSL (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British [1] steeplechase jockey and crime writer whose novels centre on horse racing in England. After wartime service in the RAF, Francis became a full-time jump-jockey, winning over 350 races and becoming champion jockey of the British National Hunt.
Dick Francis | Knihy Dobrovský
WebDick Francis se zapsal do srdcí čtenářů především svými detektivkami s tematikou koňských dostihů a romány, na kterých spolupracoval se svým synem Felixem Francisem. Zobrazit více. Seřadit: Doporučujeme Od nejnovějších Od nejprodávanějších Od nejlevnějších Od nejdražších. Knihy autora. Felix Francis, Dick Francis Vyrovnaný účet. …
Dick Francis - Book Series In Order
WebPublication Order of Short Story Collections. Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Publication Order of Jefferson Hinkley Books. with Felix Francis. Publication Order of Anthologies. Dick Francis was a famous British steeple chase jockey and author of …
Dick Francis obituary | Horse racing | The Guardian
WebSun 14 Feb 2010 11.53 EST. Dick Francis, who has died aged 89, was a unique figure, a champion steeplechase jockey who, without any previous apparent literary bent, became an international ...
Dick Francis | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica
WebDick Francis. British jockey and mystery writer known for his realistic plots centered on the sport of horse racing. He won the Edgar Award for Forfeit. Other notable books include Nerve, Reflex, Hot Money, Comeback, and Under …
Dick Francis, Jockey and Writer, Dies at 89 - The New York Times
WebFeb 15, 2010 · Dick Francis, Jockey and Writer, Dies at 89. By Marilyn Stasio. Feb. 14, 2010. Dick Francis, whose notable but blighted career as a champion steeplechase jockey for the British royal family...
Champion jockey and king of fiction Dick Francis dies at 89
WebSun 14 Feb 2010 15.26 EST. Dick Francis, the jockey who turned to writing best-selling thrillers set in the world of horse racing – and produced one annually for more...
Dick Francis | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 17, 2018 · Come to Grief (1995) Overview. The name Dick Francis is synonymous with thrillers and horse racing. A former steeplechase champion, Francis. has used his thorough knowledge of the “sport of kings” as the basis for almost all of the thirty-odd novels he has produced since 1962.
The thrilling world of Dick Francis | Dick Francis | The Guardian
WebFeb 15, 2010 · The thrilling world of Dick Francis | Dick Francis | The Guardian. Dick Francis in 2006. Photograph: Tom Jenkins. Books blog Dick Francis. This article is more than 14 years old. The...
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