Benedict Juliard is an aspiring jockey who must bypass his dreams of horse racing to help his father, George, in his quest to enter the world of politics. At 18, the reserved Benedict is asked by his father to enter into a pact: Neither of the two will do anything that could somehow hinder or destroy George's blossoming political career. Young Benedict, who has no stronger ambition than to ride steeplechase as an amateur jockey, agrees to the pact, without possibly knowing what lies ahead. Twelve years pass, and Ben has since abandoned his dream of making a career on the racetrack. Like his father, Ben enters the political arena, becoming George Juliard's closest ally and most trusted confidant as he makes his move to become prime minister. However, Ben suddenly finds himself the target of a fierce attack brought on by his father's brutally ambitious enemies. Through his son, George Juliard is discredited and destroyed just as he makes his drive for the prime ministership, leading Ben into an existence of treachery and lies. As these events unfold, Ben quickly realizes that it is his responsibility to protect his father's career as well as his own, but more important, he must protect their lives.
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"A dab of intelligent and wry humor, acceptance and reasonable logics in choices, also introduction of the world of politics through the eye of a close relative. Definitely a good read for those who aren't really interested into deep politics but wants to know what the usual occurrence is. " — Nor (5 out of 5 stars)
"A dab of intelligent and wry humor, acceptance and reasonable logics in choices, also introduction of the world of politics through the eye of a close relative. Definitely a good read for those who aren't really interested into deep politics but wants to know what the usual occurrence is. "
" Another very fun Dick Francis story. "
" One of his odd ones, where he introduces a mystery and then lets several years pass before picking it back up again. "
" I always enjoy Dick Francis' jockey mysteries, because he usually portrays a decent human being. My husband doesn't like them at all, but perhaps I do because of my childhood fascination with horses. "
" I haven't read one of Dick Francis's books in years and this one reminded me of why I've always enjoyed them: engaging plot; interesting characters; crisp dialogue; good writing ... and horses! Fun book. "
" I did have a hard time with the main character being so young and yet wiser than the other, older characters. "
" Classic Dick Francis...love the character development and the story line and the father son relationship. "
" This book is a beauty, read it a few years back and it has stuck with me eversince "
" This book is best when listened to on tape when on a short road trip with your grandma. Don't take my word for it. "
" I always enjoy Dick Francis' novels. "
" My favorite Dick Francis to date, due to the political story. "
" listening to it in the car "
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).
Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.
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