One of the most successful post-WWII steeplechase jockeys, Dick Francis () won more than races. After retiring from horse racing, he turned his hand to writing mystery novels set against the thrilling background of his beloved sport. He went on to publish more than 40 books and is regarded as one of the top mystery writers of all time. 45 rows · Proof. An unexplained accident during a Sunday morning party at a racing stable . Dick Francis was just his pen name which he had chosen to use because it is more memorable. His father was a jockey and was also employed to manage a stable at a firm in Berkshire, England. He dropped out of school at fifteen years intending to become a jockey like his father and ended up becoming an instructor in
One of the most successful post-WWII steeplechase jockeys, Dick Francis () won more than races. After retiring from horse racing, he turned his hand to writing mystery novels set against the thrilling background of his beloved sport. He went on to publish more than 40 books and is regarded as one of the top mystery writers of all time. Dick Francis, Lester Piggott (), Dick Francis (), Tony Beach Time 20th century, , Mid 20th century England 's?, late 20th century. Proof audiobook written by Dick Francis. Narrated by Full Cast and Nigel Havers. Get instant access to all your favorite books. No monthly commitment. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. Try Google Play Audiobooks today!
From AudioFile. Proof concerns a deadly accident, fake scotch whisky, murder, horse owners and horse trainers. In this dramatization, originally for BBC radio, the twenty-member cast skillfully enacts the dialogue of the novel complete with music and very realistic and extensive sound effects. Proof. An unexplained accident during a Sunday morning party at a racing stable leads the wine merchant into solving the mystery. Break In. Kit Fielding #1: Kit's twin sister is married to the son of Maynard Allardeck, who maintains a feud against the Fieldings, and their stables are the target of a smear campaign. Bolt. Proof can be savored with pleasure.”—Chicago Tribune “Great fun.”—People “[A] stunning climax It's a corker.”—Publishers Weekly “A mainline fix for Francis addicts The novel is proof that the master has no lost his touch.”—The Nashville Banner More Praise for Dick Francis.
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