The Dark Horse

A Virago Modern Classic

By:

Rumer Godden

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Virago Modern Classics

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All horses can walk - some badly, some well, but to a few is given a gift of movement feline in its grace, a slouching, flowing continuous movement that is a joy to watch. Dark Invader strode in glorious rhythm, his great shoulders rolling, muscles rippling along his flanks under the satin skin. Dark Invader is a beautifully bred young racehorse but after a disappointing first season he is sold cheaply and shipped from England to Calcutta. At his new home 'Darkie' is surrounded by outsiders like himself: his trainer, who is married to a beautiful but socially unacceptable wife; his middle-aged, doting stable lad; and his flamboyant owner who has decided to ignore his past record and take a chance. Before long, with gentle handling Dark Invader is performing at his peak and is the firm favourite for India's most famous race, the Viceroy Cup. But three days before the race Darkie disappears. Only someone with an eye for a horse - and for a miracle - can possibly save the day.

Author Biography:

Rumer Godden (1907-98) was the acclaimed author of over sixty works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Born in England, she and her siblings grew up in Narayanganj, India, and she later spent many years living in Calcutta and Kashmir. Several of her novels were made into films, including Black Narcissus, The Greengage Summer and The River, which was filmed by Jean Renoir. She was appointed OBE in 1993.

Release date Australia

April 17th, 2014

Author

Rumer Godden

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Interest Age

From 10 years

Pages

208

Series

Virago Modern Classics

Dimensions

128x194x16

ISBN-13

9781844088522

Product ID

21531565

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