Dick Francis's Bloodline

By: Felix Francis

Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

Another great best-selling mystery from the grand master of the genre....

When race caller and television presenter Mark Shillingford calls a race in which his twin sister, Clare, an accomplished and successful jockey, comes in second when she could have won, he believes the worst: that she lost on purpose, and the race was fixed.

That night, Mark confronts Clare with his suspicions, she storms off after an argument—and it’s the last time Mark sees her alive. Hours later, Clare jumps to her death from the balcony of a London hotel...or so it seems. Devastated and guilty over her death, Mark goes in search of answers. What had led Clare to take her own life? Or was it not suicide at all?

“[Felix Francis] has one priceless advantage. He couldn’t have had a better teacher.”—The Washington Times

©2012 Felix Francis (P)2012 Recorded Books

Excellent book

This is an excellently written book with a great plot. As usual Martin Jarvis did a fantastic job on the narration and made it a pleasure to listen too.
I think that Felix Francis is just as great an author as his father and I hope he continues to write for many years.

Duck Francis miscellaneous

Though good this book is only medium good. The writing is excellent but the plot is lacking. S
Some random character in the Dick, Francis Pantheon, falls into some situation at a race course. This leads too much potential violence, violence, death, but nothing very gory or creepy.

average at best

Would you try another book from Felix Francis and/or Martin Jarvis?

Love Martin Jarvis, but Felix Francis is not up to his father's (Dick Francis) standards.

Would you recommend Dick Francis's Bloodline to your friends? Why or why not?

No. I'll be returning this.

grabs you all the way.

loved this, I grew up near Newmarket and actually rode on the gallops once, so it was like being back home in parts.

Fun Mystery

I love the Dick Francis/Felix Francis mystery novels even though I know little about horse racing sand even less about British horse racing. This was a very enjoyable story that completely had me attached from the beginning. Martin Jarvis is perfect for narration. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys mysteries especially if you have a bit of interest in racing! Such fun! Looking forward to yet another!