Comeback

Written by Dick Francis

Narrated by Tony Britton

New York Times bestselling Grand Master of Crime Fiction

Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin uncovers a peculiar operation involving a veterinary surgeon and the unexplained deaths of several valuable racehorses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781705071038

Reviews for Comeback

[Linda Graham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I learn so much when I read Dick Francis books.?

[heatherlinc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

"Comeback" was another enjoyable mystery by Dick Francis although the resolution felt a bit rushed. However, I liked the friendship between Peter Darwin, the main protagonist, and the local vet, Ken, who had lost a number of valuable race horses post-op. There were some interesting facts about various surgeries and drugs. A fun read.

[tjsjohanna_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

There is something effortless about reading a Dick Francis novel - his characters take shape in a few well-phrase sentences, his mysteries are intriguing and both violent and emotionally cool. Mostly Mr. Francis makes it look easy (which it isn't) to tell a good story. I loved Peter and his affection for people and his tenacity, and I liked the tie in of the title with Peter's life.

[docwalt10 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Main Character is in the Foreign Service coming back to England to a new post. Dick Francis has him involved with a couple, who are mugged, as a traveling companion on their way to England for their daughter's wedding. He finds himself getting involved with their future son-in-law, a vet surgeon, specializing in horses. Horses, he has operated on are dying on the operating table or shortly after for no apparent reason. He helps them solve the mystery. Very good story.

[thelibrarina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was the first Dick Francis book I read, and after working my way through about a third of his oeuvre, this is still one of my favorites. Peter Darwin finds himself wrapped up in a case involving a veterinarian with an astonishing streak of bad luck with horses. The luck turns worse--and more sinister--until it becomes clear that the dreadful coincidences are not coincidences at all. The climax of the story ranks among the creepiest I've read, hands down.

[essfair · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A British diplomat, Peter Darwin, makes friends quickly. His diplomatic training makes him good at solving problems. The combination of these two traits gets Peter involved in finding out why so many horses using the same veterinary clinic—specifically those operated on by the same surgeon (Peter’s friend)—are dying. Human bodies begin to pile up as Peter unravels the mystery which is linked to insurance fraud. In solving the current mystery, Peter also solves the mystery of his friend’s father committed suicide 20 years earlier. Francis provides an enjoyable English mystery with a lot of interesting supporting characters including a romantic interest for Peter.

[cmbohn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this one. Peter Darwin in a diplomat recently posted back home to England after several years in Japan. He makes the acquaintance of some fellow Brits who are mugged.They are both pretty shaken and are glad for his help when they make it to England. But the troubles are only beginning. Darwin is soon involved in sorting out some malicious mischief at a vet's surgery. I liked this one a lot.

[justagirl_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of my favourites - Peter Darwin is a diplomat back in the town of his childhood (Cheltenham) helping a local vetinary surgeon work out why so many horses have died on the table recently. The story unfolds as Darwin's long forgotten childhood memories are stirred up and help steer him towards the secrets and hidden motives of the various players involved. A great fun read with an interesting cast of characters and excellent interplay between them all.

[tripleblessings_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Peter Darwin, a diplomat home on leave, investigates a disaster at the local veterinary surgeon's office, and uncovers a mystery from the past. Likeable hero, interesting background re. diplomats and veterinarians. A good one to re-read every couple of years.