"Runaway Horses" is a mystery novel by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, published in 1983, that immerses readers in the world of Italy's Palio di Siena horse race. The story follows Milanese couple Enzo and Valeria, who become embroiled in a realm of bribery and intrigue after a hailstorm forces them into a villa filled with eccentric characters. The narrative unfolds through their alternating perspectives, blending humor and suspense, ultimately culminating in a murder that exposes the dark underbelly of the racing culture. This richly crafted tale evokes the charm reminiscent of Agatha Christie stories and Hemingway's vivid settings.
Originally published in 1983, "Runaway Horses" introduces a married couple to the culture of deception around Italy's famed horse race, the Palio di Siena.
Through a barrage of parentheticals and alternating perspectives, Fruttero and Lucentini create a richly layered narrative reminiscent of Agatha Christie with a murder at its core.
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