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With this New York Times bestseller, Dick Francis creates an intoxicating blend of the good life, fast horses, and nail-biting suspense. After a shattering accident plunges a society soiree into chaos, an unassuming wine merchant is left with the bitter aftertaste of suspicion and fear. While catering an outdoor party for a prominent horse trainer, Tony Beach hears rumors of inferior whisky being sold under premium labels. All of that is forgotten, however, when a runaway horse trailer suddenly ploughs into the guest-filled tent. Later, after the last victim is pulled from the debris, he begins searching for answers to both the fraudulent spirits and the disaster. As Tony follows up leads, he finds himself pulled deeper and deeper into a treacherous world filled with greed, deception, and unspeakable murder. Incomparable storyteller Dick Francis grabs your attention on page one and keeps you riveted throughout to the smashing finish. With narrator Simon Prebble's dramatic timing and superb accents, you'll find Proof a vintage mystery to be savored.
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"Dick Francis stories are sold as mysteries, but I always see them as more than that - they are tales about ordinary guys who are swept up into the battle of good against evil and choose to but it all on the line to see that good wins. They are life affirming tales. This one stands out especially, because it tells about a man who had suffered a terrible loss and how he learned overcome his own past and find purpose in life again."
— Patty (5 out of 5 stars)
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“As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing.”
— Daily Mirror
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" Wine seller and taster Tony Beach goes after bootleggers (cheap liquor under fine labels). The racing world that Francis is known for trots in and out of the story as well. "
— Rae, 2/20/2014 -
" I always enjoy reading a good Dick Francis novel. They are pretty clean, the language isn't too bad, and not a lot of sex.... Sometimes I even reread the books, because it's like being with a friend you haven't seen in several years. I really enjoy the characters he uses, and also enjoy the series he wrie about too. "
— Carol, 2/17/2014 -
" At best a tangential connection to racing, but a good fun read nonetheless. "
— Nitin, 2/9/2014 -
" It's mystery. It's British. How can I resist easy entertainment as fun as this? Dick Francis' men are all interchangeable, and remind me of James Bond with more morals and less drama. This is one of my favorites (meaning I can actually connect the plot with the title). "
— Gerilyn, 2/3/2014 -
" Having read Silks, recently, I checked my Dick Francis collection and discovered that I didn't have a copy of Proof which I know I've read (probably my mum's copy) so I got one. And now I have to read it. (there are a few more I don't own but I know I've read them too). "
— Sho, 1/29/2014 -
" I know nothing about horse races or alcohol, but I still enjoyed this book. Glad I found it in my basement. "
— N, 1/25/2014 -
" I don't always go for these wine "taster identifier" stories but this one wound round a pretty good story of theft and discovery. "
— Rick, 1/7/2014 -
" Dick Francis is always a great read.! In this book I also learned about wine. Fun! Fun! "
— Deborah, 12/31/2013 -
" The best Dick Francis I can ever remember reading. If you've never read him, this is a good one to start on. "
— Jason, 12/25/2013 -
" Another favorite I'll read over & over. It taught me about grief. "
— Catherine, 12/16/2013 -
" Less horse intensive, but still an enjoyable Francis who-dun-it. "
— Mike, 11/30/2013 -
" I have read so many of his that I don't know what ones I haven't read so I just marked this one. I like him, he is a fast easy read and keeps me entertained between other series that I am reading. They are always about horse racing but the characters change. The setting is usually in Europe. "
— Kate, 11/26/2013 -
" Loved it. Good mystery with interesting details about the alcohol industry. Characters, plot, its all there. "
— Cindy, 11/25/2013 -
" Dick Francis is just really satisfying to me. Enough suspense and danger, with characters I care about. "
— Julie, 11/25/2013 -
" Love Dick Francis' style- easy to read, well-developed characters, and all around good who-dun-its. I sort of expected them to all be the same, with new character names, but I've been pleasantly surprised! "
— Carrie, 10/27/2013 -
" An enjoyable radio play based on the book. "
— Simon, 8/5/2013 -
" Dick Francis is one of my all time favorite mystery writers and this particular one I've read over and over again. "
— Heather, 2/6/2013 -
" The hero of this book, Tony Beach, is the man I want to marry. =) "
— Janis1191, 11/14/2012 -
" This is a book I go back to every couple of years. I love the lead character, his quiet strength and growth from his desolation into living again. "
— Betsy, 7/18/2012 -
" My introduction to the world of Dick Francis and I was hooked! "
— Jo, 5/29/2012 -
" One of my all time favorites. This is one of the ones I recommend to Dick Francis virgins. Interesting, fast paced and accessible. Good emotional content and some of the most graphic scenes in Francis' work. "
— Jacqueline, 4/22/2012 -
" My first Dick Francis novel, thanks to my dad. Can't wait to read more. Even though this was published in 1985 I still thoroughly enjoyed it, I finished it in 2 days! "
— Jennifer, 11/21/2011 -
" I don't dig Dick Francis. Only picked this up because my Grandma loves these books. "
— Dave, 11/6/2011 -
" good interesting story - loved the weight and texture of the paper in my copy "
— Zimmer, 10/27/2011 -
" One of the early Dick Francis novels, this was well researched in the whiskey dept. May have given me my first appreciation of the drink. "
— Dan, 9/4/2011 -
" I recommend Dick Francis as an author in general. his horse racing mysteries are just fun reading. "
— Megan, 9/3/2011 -
" Loved it. Good mystery with interesting details about the alcohol industry. Characters, plot, its all there. "
— Cindy, 7/8/2011 -
" Another favorite I'll read over & over. It taught me about grief. "
— Catherine, 5/19/2011 -
" So excited! BBC's 'radio' style production is the bomb... The ending made me cry. "
— Jeanette, 4/23/2011 -
" Chilling... can't think of plaster of Paris in the same way ever again! "
— Emily, 11/23/2010 -
" For a long time, Proof was my favorite Dick Francis book, until I read To the Hilt. Both are wonderful books and a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. "
— MT, 10/3/2010 -
" Dick Francis is one of my all time favorite mystery writers and this particular one I've read over and over again. "
— Heather, 12/28/2009 -
" 23 Jun 1990 <br/>6 Feb 1998 "
— Kaethe, 9/16/2009 -
" wine, whisky and horse racing...a compelling trio. "
— Anne, 9/15/2009 -
" The best Dick Francis I can ever remember reading. If you've never read him, this is a good one to start on. "
— Jason, 8/27/2009
About Dick Francis
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).
About Simon Prebble
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.