The edge
Dick Francis
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The edge
by Dick Francis
Published
Feb 20, 1989
Publisher
Putnam Adult
Pages
324
ISBN-13
9780399134142
ISBN-10
039913414X
Description
The Great Transcontinental Mystery Race is a rail junket that offers passengers the chance to race thoroughbreds and to solve mysteries. For Tor Kelsey, undercover agent for the British Jockey Club, this imaginary mayhem is about to become a nightmare of real murder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The edge?
This edition of The edge has approximately 324 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The edge?
For most readers, The edge typically takes between 6h 45m and 4h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The edge?
The estimated word count for The edge is approximately 81,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The edge?
The edge was written by Dick Francis.
When was The edge published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 20, 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.