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Twice Shy

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Summary

When physics teacher Jonathan Derry is unwittingly given some computer tapes containing a bookie-breaking betting system, his sharp-shooting abilities come in extremely handy against the thug who comes looking for them.

Fourteen years later, Jonathan's brother William is about to fall victim to the same thug. But this time, William is determined to play a cautious and crafty game. After all, once bitten ...

©1981 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
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Not the best

Usually a fabulous winning team- Francis and Britten, but not this time.The story is not up to the expected standard and the editing is dreadful. It sounds as though sections have been done in totally different conditions and a couple of them just don’t sound like Tony Britten at all.

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wow.what a story

two novels.in one with a thrilling storyline and a gifted novelist and narrator. just marvellous

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Two stories in one, cleverly knitted together

A thoroughly enjoyable book with two related stories sharing a common theme but from very different perspectives. The "East Middlesex Comprehensive School" in Part One more meets the description of a public school or certainly that is the feel. This apart the stories seem to stand up to scrutiny. Tony Britton reads superbly and lends authenticity to the audiobook.

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another fantastic Francis.

only negative was Tony Brittons appalling accents at times! otherwise a great story to the end.

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Excellent story and narration spoiled a little by technical quality

As usual from both author and narrator an excellent story. This was a little marred by the sound variations. Only to be expected. I suppose owing to the age of the recording and the fact that it was probably recorded on tape which stretches and degrades. However with modern technology it should not be beyond Audible/Bolinda to improve this audiobook since they are charging for it.
Although I thought I knew the Dick Francis books this one was new to me but still very engrossing

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A brilliant twisting together of two stories

It is a shame that the producers can't be bothered to sort out the sound quality yet again.

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Narration quality was varied. Difference marked and spoiled story. An enjoyable story but not one to recommend.

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Great story

One of my favourites from Dick Francis. Narration recording a bit wonky, but don't let that put you off.

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Classic Francis

Fast paced, gripping crime novel. Brilliantly read by Tony Briton. Excellent audio version. Highly recommended

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Audio quality is poor AGAIN Speech slows and is slurred like being read by your very drunk uncle

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