A murder mystery set amongst the the cyclists, during the Tour de France. I happen to love le Tour, so found the setting and references to the race, teams, and real cyclists thrilling. The mystery itself had plenty of twists and turns, so I think fans of mysteries will enjoy it even if they are not cycling fans.
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Girl runner by Carrie Snyder
“My name is Aganetha Smart and I am 104 years old. Do not imagine this is an advantage”
An aged Aganetha is confined to a wheelchair when two young siblings take her on a journey back to the family farm which stirs her memory. The reasons for this visit are revealed as Aggie’s story unfolds.
Aggie’s story is of a young girl raised in Ontario whose passion is running. She moves to the city at 16 and is brought into an athletic club through work which ultimately leads to her competing and winning gold in the 1928 Olympics – the first Olympics where women were allowed to compete in certain track and field events. Continue reading
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