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10-lb Penalty

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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About this listen

 At nearly 18, easy-going Benedict Juliard has no stronger ambition than to ride in steeplechases as an amateur jockey. His father, George, driven towards a life of public service and politics, asks his son to enter into a pact that neither of them will commit any act that could destroy the father's growing reputation and career. Ben agrees, but five years later finds himself targeted in a vicious attack, and as George makes his ambitious drive toward the Prime Ministership and occupancy of 10 Downing Street, Ben is plunged into a frightening morass of lies and treachery.©1997 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Sports Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Detective Crime
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These books are like a warm hug. This was just better written better plot better twists!

Excellent

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One of Dick Francis 's best books with an interesting story set mainly in the world of local elections that contains plenty of action

Most enjoyable

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This is a great story that rattles along at pace. I was sorry when I got to the end.

Brilliant

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Anyone into racing will know how good Dick Francis books are and this is no exception

What other book might you compare 10-lb Penalty to, and why?

Any Dick Francis

Which character – as performed by Tony Britton – was your favourite?

The lead

Well written and good read

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Tony Britton is a wonderful voice for Francis' books and this story is a good example. A simple yet moving storyline with themes brought alive in key characters worth listening to over and over

Compelling from start to finish

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really good had never listened to it before was well worth the money interesting and exciting

really good a brill listen

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all excellent Tony Britten never fails to excite with narration.The different voices, male or female, diverse age ranges

10 lb penalty

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Super audible really enjoyed the story and the narrator. As a horsey lady who loves horse racing I love these books

Great story as you would expect from the author

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What made the experience of listening to 10-lb Penalty the most enjoyable?

Tony Britton's voice is perfect for these stories
An excellent story which, although I read the book years ago still managed to take me by surprise

What other book might you compare 10-lb Penalty to, and why?

Shattered is similarly excellent, different and compelling

What about Tony Britton’s performance did you like?

Confident, clear and varied according to character - he's just great, I could listen to him all day every day

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I bet Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch stories would be great as Audio books and read by Tony Britton would be gripping

Dick Francis wins again!

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Although a pensioner and new to audio books I can only admire how easy I found the transformation from hard print to audio.I have read most of Dick Francis's books but must admit that listening to Tony Britain deliver each chapter was 10/10 of a top quality book.

Another enjoyable experience from Dick Francis

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