Proof
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00452V486 |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 441 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tony's severest test occurs at the "stunning climax of what may be judged the best of Francis's bestsellers so far; it's a corker," PW commented. In rapid order the cafe's steward is brutally murdered, and Tony and Gerard just miss being killed. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Eventually he teams up with private detective Gerard McGregor to find the hijackers of several trucks of spirits; the pair then take on a case involving the adulteration of whiskey and wine at a cafe. From Publishers Weekly The narrator of Francis's 26th mystery is Tony Beach, a young widower who fights his grief by keeping busy at his wine shop and by socializing
The event leaves Tony with a bitter aftertaste of suspicion—and sets off a mystery that's an intoxicating blend of deception, intrigue, and murder.. Wine merchant Tony Beach has expertly catered his latest society soiree, but the fun's over when a team of hit men crash the party…literally
Outstanding Diane M. Davidson I read this book many years ago, and decided to try the audio. It is superb. Simon Prebble is an excellent actor. He is adept at accents, and better yet, sublimely capable of putting real emotion into the characters' voices.. Kindle Customerbook informs me of racing world said Highly charged drama about racing. Always enjoy Francis style and it it's very evident that his touch is still deft and much honed by long practice. Most enjoyable author in my stable.. Wine and horses The owner of a wine shop, who comes from a horse family gets involved in a murder. As usual, horses and horse people work their way into the story.Dick Francis always develops his characters well and he lives up to his own standards in Proof. He has interesting insights into the wine and spirit industry, as wel