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ⓘ About John Francome
You do not need to be a horse racing fan to have heard of John Francome. His staggering success as a jockey and, later, a trainer makes him one of the best known figures of all time in the world of racing. Aside from his amazing achievements racing and training horses, he has also enjoyed success in the world of broadcasting and publishing as both a commentator and novelist. Born in 1952, in the south-western English town of Swindon, John Francome was the son of a fireman. A ride on a donkey, when he was just 6 years old was John’s first contact with anything resembling a horse. Having developed a strong, early bond, it was not too long before young John had a pony of his very own.
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Who is John Francome?
You do not need to be a horse racing fan to have heard of John Francome. His staggering success as a jockey and, later, a trainer makes him one of the best known figures of all time in the world of racing. Aside from his amazing achievements racing and training horses, he has also enjoyed success in the world of broadcasting and publishing as both a commentator and novelist.
Which John Francome series should I start with?
John Francome's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Eavesdropper (1986).
How many books has John Francome written?
John Francome has 27 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1985 and 2010. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Non-Fiction.
In what order should John Francome's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 27 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are John Francome's books organised into series?
This guide splits John Francome's 27 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (25 books); Non-Fiction (2 books).