[Andrew999]

A lovely whimsical tale with delightful art and a neat twist in the tail! Mild-mannered Charlie Cleer, book-keeper, has a system for winning on the horses – based on Egyptian astro-numerology, so it must be good! The excitement from this story comes as each race in the accumulator bet unfolds – can Cleer’s luck (or magic) hold, or is he a complete nutcase – you will have to read it to find out.

Incidentally, I was thrilled to read the closest finish in racing history came in 1880 when three horses deadheated at Lewes racecourse with two others tied a short-head behind. Sadly, Lewes racecourse is no longer with us but what a great factoid!

Link to the book: Super Detective Library 082 - The Man Who Broke the Bookies

[colcool007]

I have just read it myself and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not surprising as I do collect Super Detective Library but they are just a wee bit outside my price range most of the time.