Fran‧cis, Dick /ˈfrɑːnsəs, ˈfrɑːnsɪs $ ˈfræn-/
(1920–) a British writer who used to be a professional
jockey (=someone who rides horses in races). His books are
thrillers (=exciting stories about crimes and murders) about people who work in the
horse racing business.
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