A horse is picked to be the favorite for the Epsom Derby. A lot of people pin their hopes on him. And then things start to happen and the plot begins to thicken. And that is when the book gets good. There is crime and duplicity. Who can we trust?
The author brings 19th century England to life with his attention to details--yet he doesn't get bogged down in the details. I thought the characters were well drawn and realistic. I wish the horses were more involved with the story, though.
Will the favorite win? How will that effect the people involved?
It is a fun book whether you like horses and horse racing or not.
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