City of Fortune - Victoria Thompson - Bog

"Wealthy but uncouth Sebastian Nolan has invited his lawyer, Gideon Bates, and Gideon's lovely new wife, Elizabeth, to attend the famous Belmont Stakes. Nolan is anxious for his daughter, Irene, to find a rich potential suitor now that his venture into Thoroughbred racing has allowed him entry into society. But Irene Nolan seems more interested in horses than husbands and jumps at the chance to show Elizabeth her horse, Trench, and introduce his rider, Cal Regan. Elizabeth soon realizes there is more than just a working relationship between Irene and Cal. She also knows that Irene's ambitious father would never allow his only daughter to marry a jockey. When Cal takes a terrible tumble, injuring both himself and Irene's beloved Trench, Elizabeth and Gideon learn that the mishap was not simply bad luck--the horse and rider are victims of sabotage. Apparently, Sebastian Nolan has several skeletons in his closet, and someone is out to get their long-sought revenge. With the ever-honest Gideon at her side, Elizabeth enlists those closest to her to come up with a scheme that will either ensure Irene and Cal a first-place finish or lead to disastrous consequences..."--