The Dilemma

Jan Hardy #3

by Jenny Pitman

Young widow Jan Hardy is a successful racehorse trainer, an independent, determined woman working alone in a predominantly male world. After the death of her husband, her priority has been to provide for her two young children. But the world of horseracing is often rife with treachery and corruption. Betrayed by a family of owners, Jan finds herself in a desperate situation. And so when Gary West, an Australian billionaire, asks her to find and train eight premium National Hunt horses - it seems too good to be true. But just as things are looking up for Jan, Gary’s massive, multi-faceted business empire is running into trouble, and he is becoming increasingly elusive. In the midst of this compelling tale is the story of a woman’s yearning for emotional support and a chance to secure stability for her family. Eddie Sullivan, it seems, might be the man she needs, but he too has a past to deal with and Jan must face perhaps the most painful dilemma of her life...

Genres: Fiction, Horses

560 pages, Paperback

First published November 7, 2003

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not enjoy this at all. Turns out (with no clue on the covers) that this is part of a series, so, the ending was disappointing, the writing was too simple and the subject matter was of no interest to me.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this as much as the others, found it is was a bit predictable and long winded.

[Keith Barraclough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like her other books meanders along telling the story of Jan Hardy’s life. Including ups and downs. Intriguing enough for me to carry on reading the next one.

[Helle · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with the previous Jan Hardy novels, I think The Dilemma was OK. The storyline remains similar: a relatively young female horse trainer facing ups and a possibly disastrous down, trying to establish herself and her yard. Entertaining but hardly rocking my world.

[Kate Millin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think she is/was a better trainer than writer. I also did not like the end at all - it left everything up in the air after I had managed to get that far! Will not look actively for another book by her - but would have a go if one turned up!

[Sandy]

Not bad,just a quick read.

[Lady Domino · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyable