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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312957262
ISBN-139780312957261
eBay Product ID (ePID)165572
Product Key Features
Book TitleHot Blood
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicHorse Racing, Equestrian, General, Insurance / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTrue Crime, Sports & Recreation, Business & Economics
AuthorKen Englade
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight6.8 Oz
Item Length6.7 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-001105
Reviews"Ken Englade is one of the most astute observers of America's wild side. His best work by far." -Jack Olsen, bestselling author ofSalt of the Earth "A gripping tale of sordid doings in the super-rich world of show horses."-Kirkus Reviews "A virtual who's-who of the nation's equestrian industry."-U.S. Attorney James Burns, inVanity Fair, "Ken Englade is one of the most astute observers of America's wild side. His best work by far." --Jack Olsen, bestselling author of Salt of the Earth "A gripping tale of sordid doings in the super-rich world of show horses."-- Kirkus Reviews "A virtual who's-who of the nation's equestrian industry."--U.S. Attorney James Burns, in Vanity Fair, "Ken Englade is one of the most astute observers of America's wild side. His best work by far." --Jack Olsen, bestselling author of Salt of the Earth "A gripping tale of sordid doings in the super-rich world of show horses."-- Kirkus Reviews "A virtual who's-who of the nation's equestrian industry."--U.S. Attorney James Burns, in Vanity Fair, Â"Ken Englade is one of the most astute observers of America's wild side. His best work by far.Â" Â--Jack Olsen, bestselling author ofSalt of the Earth Â"A gripping tale of sordid doings in the super-rich world of show horses.Â"Â--Kirkus Reviews Â"A virtual who's-who of the nation's equestrian industry.Â"Â--U.S. Attorney James Burns, inVanity Fair
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal364.10973
SynopsisFrom the polo grounds of Palm Beach to the lavish horse farms of Connecticut to Chicago's wealthiest suburbs and Kentucky's thoroughbred stables, bestselling author Ken Englade takes a riveting look at the most horrifying, fascinating and electrifying case ever to rock the ritzy horse world--the disappearance of candy heiress Helen Brach. Photo insert. Martin's Press., HELEN BRANCH LEFT BEHIND A HUGE FORTUNE--AND A MYSTERY THAT WOULD HAUNT THE NATION FOR YEARS TO COME.A coal-miner's daughter, she was a beautiful hat-check girl who snagged a millionaire . . . only to become an eccentric, pet-loving widow who, one day, disappeared without a trace. WAS SHE A VICTIM OF "THE GALLOPING GIGOLO?"Richard Bailey was an admitted swindler who spent years persuading rich women to invest in bum horses even though he claims not to have harmed Helen Branch. Other suspects included a champion rider and an Olympic hopeful--each with dangerous connections to wealthy horsemen, and both with cold-blooded schemes to achieve their mission. ONE MAN IS DEAD-SET ON FINDING OUT.When Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Miller launched an investigation into Helen Branch's death, he went from the polo grounds of Palm Beach to the lavish horse farms of Connecticut to Kentucky's thoroughbred stables in search of answers. What he learned would cast a dark shadow on one of America's favorite pastimes. . . . "