Dick Francis

Dick Francis was a British jockey and mystery writer. He was born in Wales in 1920 and rode in over 4,000 races, winning 1,000 of them. He retired from racing in 1957 and began writing mystery novels. His books were known for their realistic plots and their insights into the world of horse racing. He wrote 42 novels, which sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He died in 2010.