
Discover a story that defies belief: National Velvet meets Downton Abbey with a splash of Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa's The Leopard. * WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR ** LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR *Czechoslovakia, October 1937.
Vast crowds have gathered to watch the Grand Pardubice steeplechase, Europe's most blood-curdling sporting test of manhood.
With war looming, the race has a brutal political significance.
The Nazis have sent the SS's all-conquering paramilitary horsemen to crush - yet again - the 'subhuman Slavs'.
But Lata Brandisova, a silver-haired countess on a little golden mare, has other ideas... 'Heart-stopping reading' Clover Stroud, Daily Telegraph
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- Women Biographies - Women's Studies - Horse Racing - World War II - Czech Republic - Horse Racing - Biographies & Memoirs - Horse Racing |
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Brand | Vintage The Vintage brand is all about classic, timeless style. The pieces are designed to last for years, and the company focuses on high-quality materials and construction. The clothes are meant to be versatile and can be worn for a variety of occasions. |
EAN | 9781784708405 |
ID | 23586283 |
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Weight | 0.78 kg |
Dimensions | 1x8x5 mm |
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