The Derby Day; Or Won by a Neck: A Sporting Novel

By Manuel London

Book Overview

""The Derby Day; Or Won By A Neck"" is a thrilling sporting novel by London that takes readers on a journey through the world of horse racing. Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Epsom Derby, the novel follows the fortunes of several characters as they prepare for the big race. There's the wealthy and influential Lord Glencore, who is determined to win at any cost, and his rival, the up-and-coming young jockey, Tom Topper. Along the way, readers will encounter a cast of colorful characters, including bookmakers, trainers, and stable hands, all with their own agendas and motivations. As the race approaches, tensions rise, and the stakes become higher than ever before. Will Lord Glencore emerge victorious, or will Tom Topper pull off a surprise upset? Full of suspense, drama, and excitement, ""The Derby Day; Or Won By A Neck"" is a must-read for anyone who loves horse racing or thrilling sports novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163262404
• ISBN13: 9781163262405
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"