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House of cards
by Michael Dobbs
Description:
The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs’ No 1 bestselling career – now updated with brand new material.Michael Dobbs’ entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Its scheming hero, Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become Prime Minister, is one of the bestknown characters of the last decade – the politician we all love to hate.Acclaimed for its authenticity and insights into a secret world – the result of many years working behind the scenes for the Conservative Party – it became a highly popular, awardwinning BBC TV series, with Francis Urquhart memorably portrayed by Ian Richardson,and was followed by two further sequels, ‘To Play the King’ and ‘The Final Cut’, which also became top-rating TV series.
About The Author
Michael Dobbs has carved out a unique niche as the country’s leading political thriller writer, with a reputation for always being at the right hand of political controversy. In 1979 he was at MrsThatcher’s side as she took her first step into Downing Street as Prime Minister and in 1994 John Major appointed him Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party. One newspaper described him as’Westminster’s baby-faced hitman’.
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