Alan Beardmore

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0-200, $3m The annual 24 hour race at Le Mans in France has always been a popular event, whether it has been a stand-alone race at the autocratic whim of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest or as part of a recognised championship. It is a long, testing race on a long, fast circuit. Imagine what would happen if the Americans decided that they could stage an event that would be the same, but bigger and better. It would have to be faster, of course, and longer. If 24 hours was enough for the French, the Americans might opt for 48 hours. This is the story of just such a race, told uniquely from the perspective of one team, and more specifically from the sponsor's viewpoint. It makes for an exciting, fast-paced novel, laced with plenty of humour and the sort of lusty goings-on that we all suspect are happening behind the scenes - there must be a reason why so many glamorous young ladies are attracted to this high-octane sport, mustn't there? Alan Beardmore has crafted a thoroughly readable story against a background which is a notoriously difficult setting for good fiction. We applaud his approach heartily and recommend the successful result! (about 54,000 words) Price: £3.50 Quantity:

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