Comeback

by Dick Francis

Book Overview

When globe-hopping British First Secretary Peter Darwin returns to his childhood home fo a visit, he is sorry. Waiting for him were long-hidden memories, a string of racehorse deaths and homicide. As... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399136703
• Release Date: October 1991
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 20.0" x 20.0" x 20.0"

Customer Reviews

Almost lethal homecoming

I'm running out of Dick Francis mysteries, sadly. I've saved the less well-reviewed ones till last - and I'm surprised at how excellent they are in fact. Comeback is good solid Dick Francis. The protagonist Peter Darwin, a charming young diplomat, speaks various languages, loves his parents (even his stepfather) - and is good at fixing problems and hiding his thoughts while doing so. Peter is on his way from Japan to his next assignment in London, when he rescues an older couple from muggers. This act of spontaneous heroism involves him inextricably with the couple. In any case Peter, Vicki and Greg are all flying to England on the same plane. Peter ends up staying with them for a visit to Cheltenham, where Vicky's daughter's wedding is to take place. This happens also to be the neighborhood where Peter spent his early boyhood. He keeps quiet about that, being a reserved fellow, but early memories arise little by little - and ultimately help him solve a troubling mystery. The mystery evolves around the sudden death of horses that are under the care of Vicky's daughter's fiancé Ken McClure, a vet. Sudden friendships and love at first sight play an important role in the plot. Peter puts his life and his heart at risk for people he's just met: the young vet, and a lovely young woman encountered at the races. But after all, Dick Francis himself fell in love with his wife Mary at first meeting. He knows how these things work. Comeback is educational, as is often the case with Francis books. I got more information than I could absorb about horse surgery and care! But it was interesting. I'd recommend Comeback wholeheartedly, especially to fans who intend to read every Francis novel.

What a homecoming!

Contains 3 short stories based on fairy tales. I liked the first and the last stories better than the one in the middle. The first one was new version of Aladdin's genie, the second about the Seven Swans, and the last was a twist on The Nightingale.

Horses and diplomacy

Through a series of improbable coincidences a young diplomat becomes involved in the problems of a young veterinarian. As usual, Dick Francis writes beautifully and brings his characters to life. As usual, horses are involved.

Horses and diplomacy

Through a series of twists and turns a young diplomat returns to his childhood home and finds a new friend. His new friend's career is threatened by a series of patient losses under his care. Dick Francis has his usual understanding of horses and people.

Another Homerun for the king of Tracks and Mysteries

I checked this book from our school library. I must addmit I was a little apprehensive at first, but by the third chapter I was hooked. His name is Peter Darwin, no relation to Charles, he is an english diplomat. He is staying in his childhood town while caring for some new friends. Peter soon finds himself wrapped up in the troulbes of his new friend's future son-in-law. The son-in-law is having troulbes in his horse vet practice when horse after horse in his care ends up dead. Then, the vet hospital burns to the ground and a dead body is found. Peter has to find out who is trying to set up his new-found friend by using the knowledge from his friend and long lost childhood memories. I can assure you, you will not want to put this book down (I sure didn't)