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Whip Hand

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Sid Halley had one good hand and another made of metal. Five hundred pounds of horse had landed on him, directly ending his career as a brilliant jockey - and indirectly ending his marriage to the woman he loved.

He had become a private investigator, quite a good one, though his new life could never erase the haunting memories of his past glories. But it was only when the wife of one of England's top trainers came to beg his help in preventing some foul play at the track that Sid Halley began to know what being haunted really was.

©1979 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Crime Fiction Espionage Mystery Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Marriage Exciting
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I remember this reading from years ago borrowing a library copy. Still very enjoyable. Tony Britton does justice to the story and I didn’t notice some of the things criticised in other reviews or if I did they didn’t spoil my enjoyment in any way.

A good read ( or listen)

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This is well read and engaging. A brilliant story with compelling characters and a fascinating plot.

Fantastic story

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this is the second of the series and why Tony Britton changed his pronunciation of Sid's surname amazes me. why Hawley it's Halley. the joke in book one odds against is Sid's nickname being halitosis.. not Hawleytosis

Haw ley or Ha lley

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Brilliant as always. Love his books. Read this 30 years ago. Still great to hear.

Whip Hand

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Narrator nailed it. We know the author nails it because he's Dick Francis and this is one of his best!

Great acting, gripping story.

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The Frances novel at it's best, Tony Britton is a consusumate performer & ideal reader

Cracking listening

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Would you consider the audio edition of Whip Hand to be better than the print version?

No I have a vivid imagination I frequently find my internal "movie" as it were is better than the audio version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Whip Hand?

There really is not just one it is a really good story and has several vivid moments

Have you listened to any of Tony Britton’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I enjoy his performances it is a shame he wasn`t around for felix francis works. this audio isn't the best quality but i do not think it is the performance it may be my download quality.

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

Oh yes definitely.

enjoyable

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This is one of my favourite Dick Francis' and it was very well read (good characterisation, timing etc) but the main character's name is Sid Halley NOT Sid Hawley. It is even spelled 'Hallley' in the book description so there's no excuse.

Learn to read!!

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I love this book. One of the first Dick Francis I read when I was about 12, before I realised that it was part of a series. Great story and I love Sid Halley as a character. The only thing that lets this audiobook down is the low audio quality, synonymous with a recording of this time (2005 ish).

Fantastic sequel, but low quality audio

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I read Dick Francis in a past life and loved them all then. This is excellently read by Tony Britton who is the very attractive Sid. What joy to have found these books again.
What also is interesting is the old way of life - without mobiles and technology and social media!!
I will get the next in the series right now!!

Still gripping!

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