Nerve by Dick Francis First Edition Michael Joseph 1964. No name inscriptions. Contents generally clean throughout, free of foxing. Covers are VG and lightly marked. In a VG+ dust jacket with no tears or loss. Not price clipped. Loosely inserted is also an original publicity photograph of the author.

"Nerve" is a crime thriller novel by Dick Francis, published in 1964. In this book, the story centers around the world of steeplechase horse racing. The protagonist, Rob Finn, is a horse jockey who becomes embroiled in a web of crime and mystery when he's drawn into a dangerous game involving a series of elaborate horse-doping schemes. As the story unfolds, Rob finds himself confronting both physical and moral challenges as he attempts to uncover the culprits behind the nefarious activities in the racing world. "Nerve" is known for its suspenseful plot and its portrayal of the horse racing industry.