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House of Cards

Author: Michael Dobbs  

The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs' No 1 bestselling career -- now reissued in a new cover. / The novel that established Michael Dobbs as the country's leading political thriller writer and introduced the memorably evil Francis Urquhart / Was made into one of the most successful BBC TV series of recent years / Over 200,000 copies already sold / The whole Francis Urquhart trilogy -- House of Cards, To Play the King and The Final Cut -- is being repackaged to coincide with the Superlead PB publication of Michael Dobbs' new political thriller, Goodfellowe MP

A political thriller introducing Francis Urquhart MP.

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The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs' No 1 bestselling career -- now reissued in a new cover. / The novel that established Michael Dobbs as the country's leading political thriller writer and introduced the memorably evil Francis Urquhart / Was made into one of the most successful BBC TV series of recent years / Over 200,000 copies already sold / The whole Francis Urquhart trilogy -- House of Cards, To Play the King and The Final Cut -- is being repackaged to coincide with the Superlead PB publication of Michael Dobbs' new political thriller, Goodfellowe MP

A political thriller introducing Francis Urquhart MP.

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REVISED AND UPDATED WITH BRAND NEW MATERIAL 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 best-known 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, award-winning 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.

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Critic Reviews

“'This blood-and-thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity… a great triumph.'Independent 'The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government. House of Cards is fast-moving, revelatory and brilliant.'Daily Express”

'This blood-and-thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity! a great triumph.' Independent 'The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government. House of Cards is fast-moving, revelatory and brilliant.' Daily Express

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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 Mrs Thatcher'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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REVISED AND UPDATED WITH BRAND NEW MATERIAL 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 best-known 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, award-winning 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.

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers | HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Published
11th October 1993
Pages
384
ISBN
9780006176909

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