Fast as the Wind: A Novel

"Fast as the Wind: A Novel" by Nat Gould is a story set in a time when horse racing reigned supreme, where shadowy secrets threaten to upend the lives of its characters. The book follows Picton Woodridge, a man of means and a skilled rider, as he faces a double-edged challenge: competing in prestigious races and unraveling the troubling circumstances surrounding his brother Hector, who has fled from prison. When the yacht, the "Sea-mew," arrives, it marks the beginning of Picton's mission to clear his brother's name. With the help of his trusted friend Captain Ben Bruce, Picton races against time to discover the truth about the past, a truth tangled with mystery and an unknown woman, while evading the authorities and those involved in covering the truth. The story emphasizes themes of loyalty, justice, and the lengths one will go to for family, against a background full of suspense and the thrill of the racetrack.