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Wild Horses
- Narrated by: Tony Britton
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
Once a blacksmith, now famous and respected as a newspaperman, Valentine Clark knows everyone who is anyone in the racing world. Aged, confused, blind and dying, he harbours a daunting secret that he is desperate to be rid of.
He makes last confession to his visiting film-director friend, Thomas Lyon, whom in his delirium he mistakes for a priest. Unburdened and at peace, Valentine passes away, yet his legacy remains, guarded by Thomas.
On location in Newmarket, Thomas is troubled by the old man's secret. Seeking to understand this puzzling revelation, he uncovers a long-unsolved mystery that he soon finds is very much unforgotten. But as much as he wants to learn more, it seems he already knows too much. Imaginative and decisive though he may be, he will need superhuman courage and extreme cunning to stay alive.
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- J. Simms
- 02-06-20
Unputdownable
A beautifully read , as only Tony Britton can, story that is unusual but well researched background material.
A really enjoyable unpredictable whodoneit.
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- Kindle Customer
- 30-05-21
Get Another Ripping Yarn from Dick Francis
A brilliant plot and excellent story-telling from the very talented Tony Britton. Can't wait for the next one!
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- English Country Life
- 30-09-17
Classic Francis
The master of the genre at the height of his prowess. Superbly narrated. A period piece now, but no worse for that.
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-02-24
Great performance
A good story made better by a great performance. Dick Frances and Tony Britton are winning combination
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- Shoshi
- 29-03-08
Another gem from Dick Francis
As with most of his novels, Dick Francis chooses a subsidiary theme in addition to that of horse racing. In this case, he chooses two: film making, and knives. Both are extraordinary - gripping and full of inside knowledge.
As usual, the central character is honest and likeable. He goes out of his way to care for the vulnerable, even though his own life is in the balance.
Dick Francis's love for, and special relationship with horses is evident as usual. His description of the filming of the wild horses at dawn is beautiful, and very moving. All in all, this is a really smashing book. Highly recommended!
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- Terri
- 26-10-19
Fabulous Francis Wins Again
This is a great Francis story at a great pace that had me totally hooked.
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- Jane Hendry
- 19-01-21
Great reading
An excellent reading of this book, but sadly, not one of Francis’ better stories.It still held my interest though.
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- Ric
- 27-05-18
A good listen
It was a book that gripped you attention and Tony Britten was excellent in his reading of it.
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- Adrian R.
- 03-06-19
Brilliant reading marred by minor detail
The mispronunciation of Happisburgh (the pp is silent) was the only niggle in an otherwise great,gripping reading
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- Jon
- 24-04-06
Great read
I didn't want to stop listening and couldn't work out who was guilty until near the end.
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