Scandal and Skulduggery at the Height of Regency Racing

Nicholas Foulkes tells the true story of the notorious plot to defraud the 1844 Epsom Derby, a scheme that drew in aristocrats, professional gamblers and outright criminals during one of horseracing's most colourful eras. It is narrative history built around a real betting scandal, populated by the eccentric and often disreputable characters who shaped Victorian racing and gambling culture.

Foulkes, a British writer known for his social and cultural histories, brings a novelist's eye to the period detail while keeping the account grounded in real events and real people.

A good fit for readers of social and sporting history, or anyone drawn to true stories of Victorian-era vice and high society.

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