Кураж (Иностранная литература. Классика детектива)

Dick Francis's detailed depiction of horse racing adds authenticity, but I'm curious if real racing events influenced the story or if it was entirely fictional.

The pacing felt just right, but I wondered whether the slow build was intentional to increase the tension before the climax.

It added depth to the story, but I'm curious if this was planned from the beginning or evolved during writing to enhance the character development.