Rivalries Renewed / Hornbeam Press (ePub)

In this sequel to Michael E Dimmer's first racing novel, Quest for Gold, we return to unscrupulous tipster and incorrigible womaniser, John Bretton. On the death of his father, John has been able to return to the family stately home where he and his siblings, Felicity and Anthony, several racehorses, including their prized black gelding, Brett, a superb horse that has only ever been defeated once in eight National Hunt races. Although relations between him and the red-haired Anna, wife of the neighbouring racing trainer, have cooled, their secret passion for each other still simmers. But when attractive young Josie appears, asking John to find a racehorse for her, he cannot resist her charms. But is she what she seems?John enlists a willing Josie in dubious plans to carry out a gambling coup, and lands himself in trouble with the Jockey Club, just as Felicity and Anthony, begin training Brett for his Gold Cup campaign. While John finds his liaisons with Josie exciting, his true feelings are for Anna, who is soon back in his arms. Then, as the intrigues in his life are spinning out of control, tragedy strikes not once, but twice!Meanwhile, through the turmoil, the Gold Cup looms, and Brett is prepared for his great racing challenge. Michael Dimmer transports the reader to the racecourse and recreates one of the most exciting periods in the history of National Hunt racing, when everyone was gripped by the legendary rivalry between the steeplechasers, Arkle and Mill.Michael E. Dimmer's passion for horse racing shines through this exciting novel. Rivalries Renewed will be enjoyed by anyone interested in the racing world.