Wild Horses Audiobook by Dick Francis
Wild Horses is an unabridged English audiobook by Dick Francis, narrated by Simon Prebble. A film director becomes entangled in the long-buried secret of a dying former blacksmith and newspaperman, with racing and filmmaking woven into a mystery set around Newmarket.
At a glance
- A racing-world mystery follows a filmmaker trying to understand a secret entrusted to him by a dying friend.
- The plot combines horse racing and filmmaking themes, with Newmarket as a setting.
- The unabridged recording is narrated by Simon Prebble and runs 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged presentation preserves the full story.
- Its racing and filmmaking setting offers more specific subject matter than a general crime mystery.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Dick Francis |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Simon Prebble |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 30 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Audio |
| Publication date | March 12, 2010 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners who enjoy mysteries involving horse racing and filmmaking.
- Dick Francis readers seeking an unabridged audio edition.
- Listeners looking for a longer audiobook with a reported runtime of 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and twist-filled, and highlights its characters, writing, and details about filmmaking and racing. This fits the listing's mystery premise and combined racing and film themes. Aggregate ratings are mostly five- and four-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the mystery as engaging, with twists that keep them interested.
- Feedback praises the writing, developed characters, and integration of racing and filmmaking.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrated Wild Horses?
The listing names Dick Francis as the author and Simon Prebble as the narrator.
Is this edition abridged?
It is listed as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the story about?
A film director investigates a secret confessed by a dying friend, uncovering a long-unsolved mystery linked to the racing world.
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