WebSeveral of Dick Francis's books have been made into films or TV shows: Dead Cert - a completely different plot in the film, to that of the book (don't wish to put spoilers in - but it's a different killer and the method is different). WebDevon Loch. Devon Loch (1946–1963) was a racehorse, which fell on the final straight while leading the 1956 Grand National . Owned by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and ridden by Dick Francis, Devon Loch had won two races already that season and finished third in the National Hunt Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. [1]
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Richard Stanley Francis CBE FRSL (31 October 1920 – 14 February 2010) was a British 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 … See more Francis was born in Coedcanlas, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Some sources report his birthplace as the inland town of Lawrenny, but at least two of his obituaries stated his birthplace as the coastal town of Tenby. … See more During the Second World War, Francis volunteered, hoping to join the cavalry. Instead, he served in the Royal Air Force, initially as a member of ground crew and later piloting fighter and bomber aircraft, including the Spitfire and Hurricane fighters, and the See more Film and television His first novel, Dead Cert, was adapted as a film under the same title in 1974. Directed by Tony Richardson, it starred Scott Antony, See more • "Obituary: Dick Francis". BBC News. See more After leaving the RAF in 1946, Francis became a highly successful jockey, reaching celebrity status in the world of British See more Francis wrote more than 40 international best-sellers. His first book was his autobiography The Sport of Queens (1957); he was offered the aid of a ghostwriter but rejected the idea. The book's success led to his becoming the racing … See more • Novels portal • John Francome See more WebRichard Stanley Francis ( 31. října 1920 Wales – 14. února 2010 [1] Kajmanské ostrovy ), známý jako Dick Francis, byl britský žokej, novinář a spisovatel detektivních románů . V … dailymotion gta 6
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WebPages in category "Novels by Dick Francis" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Dead Cert (novel) I. In the Frame (novel) N. Nerve (Francis novel) U. Under Orders; W. Whip Hand Francis Richard Scobee (May 19, 1939 – January 28, 1986) was an American pilot, engineer, and astronaut. He was killed while he was commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, graduating fr… WebDick Francis is an artist best known for his Galaxy Science Fiction illustrations during the 1950s and 1960s. [1] In 1951–53, Francis was illustrating for Amazing Stories, Fantastic Adventures and Galaxy. In the January 1957 issue of Galaxy, Francis illustrated the lead story by Kris Neville, prompting Gabriel Mckee's comment: dailymotion gullah gullah island barrel of