The Banker

Dick Francis (1920–2010) — one of the most renowned English authors writing in the detective genre. Throughout his life, he created over 30 bestsellers that received international recognition. His novels are primarily dedicated to the world of horse racing —... Francis knew it firsthand, as he was born into a family of a jockey and was himself a famous jockey. This world is full of excitement, with intense passions surrounding magnificent horses and large bets in betting shops, providing plenty of opportunities for scammers. All of this served as material for Francis's works. A knack for profitable investments — that's what a banker needs. And a bit of luck... Timothy Ektrin, the great-grandson of the founder of a large bank, decided to lend money to the owner of a horse farm to acquire a thoroughbred champion racehorse, the offspring of which promises to be a very profitable venture. But something is clearly going wrong, and the young banker finds himself caught up in a whirlpool of inexplicable and dangerous events...