High Stakes, Dick Francis
High Stakes, Dick Francis
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High Stakes

Author: Dick Francis

Narrator: Geoffrey Howard

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 06/29/2010

Synopsis

Steven Scott is relatively new to horses. A successful, wealthy inventor, he takes up horse racing as a hobby—a hobby that soon brings him winner after winner under the inspired guidance of his trainer, Jody Leeds. Currently both their reputations are wrapped up in a beautiful black hurdler named Energise.But just when Steven is winning at both women and horses, he discovers deceit in his own stables. Termination of the troublemaker marks Steven for his own termination—and much sooner than he can imagine.

About Dick Francis

Dick Francis, (1920–2010) a former champion steeplechase jockey, was the author of many bestselling mysteries set in the world of horse racing. The only three-time recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for best novel, his awards include the Gold Dagger, the Cartier Diamond Dagger, the MWA’s Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement, an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Tufts University of Boston, and in 2000 he received a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

About Geoffrey Howard

Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) (1936–2014) was a British journalist who changed careers to become a narrator and screen and stage actor. He performed in more than one hundred professional theatrical roles. His audiobook narrations were named “Audio Best of the Year” by Publishers Weekly, and he won seven AudioFile Earphones Awards, and in 2013 he won the coveted Audie Award for Best Mystery Narration for his reading of Louise Penny’s The Beautiful Mystery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James

I would argue that this is one of the best books in the Dick Francis catalog. The protagonist, Steven Scott, is somewhat unusual for a Dick Francis novel in that he is a relatively wealthy man who made a fortune designing a very popular line of children's toys. As a sideline, he has bought a number......more

Goodreads review by Harry

What is there to say about Dick Francis? As I think about all of his books (yes, this review covers all of his books, and yes I've read them all) I think about a moral ethical hero, steeped in intelligence and goodness embroiled in evil machinations within British horse racing society - either direc......more

Goodreads review by Jim

I thought the book dragged a bit at the beginning, but the last third was quite exciting & I couldn't put it down. I liked the main character & the rest were well done. The romantic thread was a nice touch, not over done. The rest was thrilling & pretty twisty, although it was obvious what was comin......more

Goodreads review by Howard

4.5 Stars for High Stakes (audiobook) by Dick Francis read by Ralph Cosham. Wow, this was a wonderful audiobook. Lots of action and a really unique story.......more

Quotes

“[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.” Wall Street Journal

“The best thriller writer going.” Atlantic Monthly

“Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.” Chicago Tribune

“Dick Francis is a wonder.” Cleveland Plain Dealer

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