International Velvet Author:Bryan Forbes A sequel, by the film director and author Bryan Forbes, to Enid Bagnold's classic horse-racing story, "National Velvet". Orphaned by a road crash, Velvet Brown's niece, Sarah, comes to England to live with her. Only when Sarah discovers her talent for riding does her sadness fade.
(From back cover) Sarah and her beloved horse Arizona Pie had set their sights on victory in the Olympic Games... but falling in love took Sarah by surprise.