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Blind Beauty is a novel by K. M. Peyton. It was published in hardcover in 1999.

Blind Beauty is the story of a horse, a girl, and a bonding friendship that will last forever. It is set in modern day England, at Equestrian premises. Tessa is a stone-hearted girl with a tragic past who only longs for a close friend. Her stepfather, Maurice, owns a stable, where she discovers the horse who will become her best friend, Buffoon. Together they create a close, loving friendship and win the Grand National towards the end of the book. Tessa becomes more light hearted. Peyton emphasizes greatly how Tessa's heart changes.

Characters

Tessa - the protagonist, a bold, cold hearted girl with a big friendship

Buffoon- the horse that develops a close friendship with Tessa

Declan- Tessa's father, who Tessa no longer keeps in contact with

Greevy- a stablehand at the stable Tessa's father owns

Sarah- a quiet yet kind girl who helps out at the stable

Tom- a friend to Tessa who is an accomplished jockey in the book

Wisbey- a stable hand that is always making fun of Buffoon

Maurice- Tessa's Step-Father

Myra-Tessa's Mother

Peter-Owns the stables where Tessa works

Jimmy- Peter's Brother

Gilly- Another stable hand