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Liked It “Mystery and suspense with the British court system.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Mystery and suspense with the British court system. ”
Chris S wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“really bad book. nothing close to the original Dick Francis writing.”
A S wrote this review Friday, September 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Main character is a widowed lawyer who races as an amateur. I enjoyed the book, but it was average for Dick Francis. I liked "Proof" much better. Glad to have Francis back.”
Sarah F wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Love all Francis' books.”
Pauline wrote this review Friday, July 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm so glad Dick Francis is back with son Felix. Mystery and horses -- what could be better?”
Georgette T wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I found this new Francis book to be on par with some of his finest books. Enjoyed it to the end.”
Janet B wrote this review Wednesday, April 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Geoffrey Mason, a lawyer and an amateur jockey, discovers a string of blackmail among the professional jockeys and horse breeders in his circle. He soon finds himself in the middle of a murder case and is the target of some unscrupulous people who will do anything to protect themselves. I liked this book a lot more than I anticipated!”
Jodie M wrote this review Saturday, March 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“He's still got it. If you like old Dick Francis books, you'll still like the new ones. The main guy is always likable, always out of his league, and always triumphant. An effective plot twist, even if the author cheats a bit by withholding information near the end for a big finish. Enjoyable read.”
bookappeal wrote this review Saturday, February 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've read all of Dick Francis' mysteries over a thirty year span. I was skeptical about the meshing of Dick and Felix's styles; but I am so pleased. This is the best ever. Geoffrey Mason is frightened by threats, the brunt of violence, and very intimidated; but he is a charming hero. I hope they write another mystery with him as the central figure.”
Mary C wrote this review Tuesday, February 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I always look forward to reading the latest Dick Francis & this one was as good as ever.
christine b wrote this review Thursday, December 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Rather different, the hero was a barrister as well as an amateur jockey (nice play on 'silks').
The action built up as the story went along, such that I couldn't put it down until I had read the last 100 pages !
A good read - I can recommend it.”
