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Trial Run

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Randall Drew is prevented from carrying on with his career in steeplechasing by poor eyesight. Restless and unsure of his future but pursuing an ardent love affair, he does not welcome an invitation to go to Moscow on a delicate investigation, but irresistible pressure is hard to refuse.

A mysterious entity, "Alyosha", is threatening a royally-connected candidate for the Moscow Olympic Games; the candidate may be vulnerable to scandal which could set off intolerable diplomatic conflicts.

The brief is vague, the opposition invisible. And the stakes appallingly high.

©1978 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Russia Crime
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As a huge fan of Dick Francis and Tony Britton, I found this one difficult to get into. It makes sense at the end, but you have to keep hanging on in there.

You have to wait for the end

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Tony Britton is The best reader of Dick Francis novels ,truly a gripping story

truly a good audio book I recommend it

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An interesting plot and excellently read by Tony Britton. A story of its time.

Fascinating story

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I found it difficult to sort out and remember the different characters and their names.

the reader's skill

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The story engaged me right from the start, fast, exciting and beautifully read by Tony Britten

the characters were likeable and believable

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