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Synopsis
'The Bookie's Runner' is the gorgeously, hypnotically told tale of Brendan Gisby's father, Derry, and his dream of the big win on the horses, the one that would relieve his adored family of poverty and redeem him in the eyes of his angry and disappointed wife. For decades he worked on his system. It had to be foolproof. He could only afford to run it once. He meticulously studied the form for every race ever recorded – the horses, their characteristics, their lineage, their combinations, the race track, the conditions, the outcome – and made his predictions for the next race. Then, just as he entered hospital for what would prove to be his final illness, he was ready. His system worked; it really couldn't fail, he was sure of that. His family would be set up for life, he would be a hero, he would fulfil the dreams of every one of his betting friends - to beat the bookies once and for all at their own game, again and again. From his hospital bed he carefully placed his bets ….. If you only read one more book in your life, bet on this one. It is every bit a winner as Derry McKay was, even if everybody thought he was a certain loser until that moment …..
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À propos de l?auteur
Brendan Gisby was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, halfway through the 20th century, and was brought up just along the road in South Queensferry (the Ferry) in the shadow of the Forth Bridge. Retiring from a business career in 2007, he has devoted himself to writing. Brendan has already published two novels, 'The Island of Whispers' and 'The Olive Branch', and has written many short stories, including 'Ferry Tales', a collection of stories about growing up in the Ferry during the 1950's and 1960's.
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- ÉditeurCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Date d'édition2011
- ISBN 10 145655459X
- ISBN 13 9781456554590
- ReliureBroché
- Langueanglais
- Nombre de pages100
- Coordonnées du fabricantnon disponible
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