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"Forfeit" is a novel by Dick Francis, a British author renowned for his mystery novels set in the world of horse racing. Published in 1968, "Forfeit" earned an Edgar Award. The story follows a disaffected racing correspondent who uncovers a South African syndicate. Francis's novels typically feature amateur sleuths employing deductive reasoning to solve mysteries, often involving characters with superficial charm masking darker vices. The term "forfeit" itself refers to something lost or subject to being lost due to an offense or neglect, or a penalty.12

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