Proof
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4.2 • 30 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'A brilliant read with lots of exciting twists and turns. Couldn't put it down' 5***** Reader Review
'An excellent thriller that keeps you on the edge. Dick Francis at his best' 5***** Reader Review
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Wine merchant Tony Beach will do anything for a quiet life. But when a party to celebrate the end of the racing season ends in eight violent deaths, he is drawn reluctantly into the subsequent investigation.
Meanwhile, the police, having evidence of the sale of illicit alcohol at a local club, ask for Tony's help in closing it down. Thanks to his intervention, Tony comes to the attention of the criminal underworld.
And that's when he reluctantly realizes that the deaths and the illicit alcohol are connected.
Tony doesn't want to be a hero. But if the choice is that or dying . . .
Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Proof is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.
Praise for Dick Francis:
'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror
'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman
'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph
'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard
'Still the master' Racing Post
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The narrator of Francis's 26th mystery is Tony Beach, a young widower who fights his grief by keeping busy at his wine shop and by socializing. Eventually he teams up with private detective Gerard McGregor to find the hijackers of several trucks of spirits; the pair then take on a case involving the adulteration of whiskey and wine at a cafe. In rapid order the cafe's steward is brutally murdered, and Tony and Gerard just miss being killed. Tony's severest test occurs at the "stunning climax of what may be judged the best of Francis's bestsellers so far; it's a corker,'' PW commented.
Customer Reviews
Proof
Dick Francis uses the intricate detail of his knowledge and research to bring great authenticity to his writing. The disaster near the beginning is so different from most other books in this genre, and the unfolding psychological battle of the narrator, while never encroaching upon the story, adds flavour and demands the reader’s attention. Enjoyable with well developed characters and some exciting events but, thankfully rarely macabre.
Proof
Exciting read. Hope Tony and Gerrard feature in another story as they make a great team.
Good Dick Francis fair but shockingly bad typos
This book is exactly what you expect from Dick Francis, however, it makes for an annoying read as there's a typo on virtually every single page. The letters may spell correct words, but they're certainly not the words the author wrote (often changing the meaning of a sentence completely). Disappointing that Penguin should turn out such a shoddy piece of work.