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10 Lb. Penalty

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis has been hailed as “a master of understated suspense” (The San Diego Union-Tribune).

With this blockbuster novel, he lives up to his dazzling reputation, delivering the compelling story of a father and son who must work together to defeat a deadly adversary....

Even though Ben Juliard had always dreamt of becoming a jockey, he couldn’t say no when his father—a prominent politician—pulled some strings and got him a job in his campaign for Parliament. Now, Ben needs to do more than smile for the cameras.

With each step up on the ladder of power come new dangers to the aspiring candidate. And as the mysterious attacks grow ever more lethal, Ben discovers that politics can be the most perilous horse race of all....

“[A] smooth, nimbly paced charmer.”—Publishers Weekly

©1997 Dick Francis (P)1998 Recorded Books Detective Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Sports Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Exciting
Engaging Plot • Political Intrigue • Excellent Narrator • Father-son Relationship • Suspenseful Mystery • Warm Voice
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The plot of 10 lb. Penalty is quite different and less satisfying than other Francis novels. In this one the plot is strung out, becomes flabby after the main conflict seems solved. It finally ends in a second, unsurprising, climax and resolution to the original problem. But I was ready to be done with it much earlier. Narrator Simon Prebble is excellent, as always.

OK Not Francis best

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Liked the deft psychological characterizations of people in the political give and take seasoned by a rich interweaving of plot lines.

Simon Prebble’s consummate voice artistry.

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I, too, hate politics!
The narrator was excellent, and some of Francis' familiar devices were included. Still, an odd story.

odd story, but still Dick Francis

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The racing element could have been stronger but the characters kept my interest for the most part.

Interesting protagonist

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Over the years I have always enjoyed the horse racing mysteries of Dick Francis, but this was an unexpected view of the author's broad knowledge of British politics and human relations. It was completely absorbing and provided me with a better understanding of the British electoral process-- not generally associated with attempted murder!

Exciting and Unusual Dick Francis

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Son, Ben has his heart set on becoming a steeplechase jockey, but his father manipulates him into joining him in his parliamentary campaign.
Simon Prebble again gives a great narration.

Exciting

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Dick Francis book are always satisfying. Love the lead characters. They always try to do the right thing.

Love the story and the narrator

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listened to this to make a trip easier. when the book outlasted the trip had to carry it inside to finish the next day. Dick Francis never disapoints.

riveting as always

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I’ve listened to tons of Dick Francis, but I like this book in particular. Somehow, it’s a little different and I thoroughly enjoyed it. One small sad part. I really hate that all of his books contain some fairly graphic violence or tragedy. This is the least defensive. Two 30 second skips and it was over.

Better than most of his

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I enjoy Dick Francis' novels and Simon Prebble's narrations. They are easy listening. The Audible description of this story is good. It has mystery, suspense and a little bit of action. Nearly 18 years old, Ben has his heart set on becoming a steeplechase jockey but his father manipulated Ben into joining his parliament campaign as his driver. Ben soon had to become his father's body guard when mysteries, murderous things starts to happen which are aimed at getting the father to quit the race for parliament. Ben's instincts about the protection of his father leads to finding out that his father's car had been tampered with. The plot within the story is believable. Simon Prebble is an excellent narrator.

Father - Son Bonding Moments!

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