Dick Francis writes a letter about his next novel, promising 'I don't think I will let you down'
Dick Francis
From Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, YORKS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 23 August 2006
From Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, YORKS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 23 August 2006
About this Item
An A4 size word processed letter by Dick Francis in which the novelist lets his correspondent into the creative process. Written to Chris Owen who was involved in selling books on behalf of Francis's publisher, Michael Joseph, Francis thanks his correspondent for 'the incredible job you did with THE EDGE'. He wonders about extra sales 'following the Dick Francis race day at Bangor on Dee recently. If you don't know the course, do go there one day because it's a very nice little country course, beautifully run.' The novelist hopes for 'even more success' with his next novel, Straight but has to admit 'I'm afraid I can't tell you much about it at this stage because it isn't all written yet - but I don't think I will let you down!' (Perhaps a line that could be exploited by the conspiracy theorists who believe that Francis's wife actually wrote his novels.) He goes on to hope that he will 'send the records soaring'. Francis has written 'Hi Chris' above the body of the letter and signs himself 'Dick Francis' below, both in a thick nibbed brown pen. The letter has Francis's Fort Lauderdale letterhead. There isn't a date but the two titles mentioned must place it some time in 1989. The letter has fold marks and slight waviness to the cheap printer paper. An intriguing document. Very Good Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item. Seller Inventory # 1500
Bibliographic Details
Title: Dick Francis writes a letter about his next ...
Publisher: NA Unpublished 1989
Publication Date: 1989
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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