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“THE KNOWN CHILD I wondered to what extent people remained the same as they'd been when very young; if one peeled back the layers of living one would come to the known child.”

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Dick Francis
Dick Francis

Dick Francis, born on October 31, 1920, was a renowned jockey from the United Kingdom. He achieved great success in the mid-20th-century British horse racing scene, winning numerous championships. After his retirement as a jockey, he transitioned into a career as a writer, authoring over 40 mystery novels that have been widely appreciated by readers worldwide. more

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