House of Cards - by Michael Dobbs (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The story that inspired the hit Netflix series"--Cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The <em>USA Today</em> Bestseller from the Executive Producer of the hit Netflix series <em>House of Cards</em>.</strong></p><p>A dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, <em>House of Cards</em> reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power.</p><p><strong>Francis Urquhart has his hand on every secret in politics</strong>-and is willing to betray them all to become prime minister. </p><p><strong>Mattie Storin is a tenacious young reporter</strong> who has a knack for finding the real stories hidden behind the spin. When she stumbles upon a scandalous web of intrigue and financial corruption at the very highest levels, she vows to reveal the truth. But to do so she must battle her own demons and <strong>risk everything, even her life.</strong></p><p><strong>An explosive political thriller</strong> reinvented for a new generation. Fans of Vince Flynn, David Baldacci and Robert Ludlum will revel in getting to know Francis Urquhart, the man we love to hate.</p><p>As a former advisor to Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Party Chief of Staff, and now peer of the realm and Conservative member of the House of Lords, Baron Dobbs provides an insider look at the twists and turns of British politics.</p><p>Other books in the <em>House of Cards</em> series: <br>House of Cards, Book 1 - The dark, twisting schemes of a politician determined to succeed<br>To Play The King, Book 2 - Newly elected Prime Minister plots to take on the Monarchy to grab even more power<br>The Final Cut, Book 3 - The perfect finale to this twisted trilogy, Urquhart refuses to close his career quietly</p>What readers are saying about <em>House of Cards</em>: <p>"<strong>the best of modern political fiction</strong>. The reader can't help but be riveted by the lead character, even hoping for his sinister plots to succeed."</p><p>"fast-paced and interesting. <strong>I couldn't put the book down</strong>"</p><p>"wonderful and extremely...one of <strong>the most memorable and unashamedly wicked characters</strong> in political fiction."</p>What reviewers are saying about <em>House of Cards</em>: <p>"This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....<strong>a great triumph</strong>." -<strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>The Independent</em></strong></p><p>'The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government.' - Daily Express</p><p>'It has pace, a beguiling authenticity and a cast of Achilles heels.' - Daily Telegraph</p>What everyone is saying about the <em>House of Cards</em> books: <p>"This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....<strong>a great triumph</strong>." -<strong><em> </em></strong><strong>The Independent</strong></p><p>..".a political thriller writer with <strong>a marvellous inside track</strong> knowledge of government." - Daily Express</p><p>"<strong>If you are a fan of the modern TV series than you should definitely pick up these books</strong>." </p><p>"Michael Dobbs has <strong>an uncanny knack of forecasting the future</strong>. A fascinating read and a conclusion that would <strong>send a chill through Buckingham Palace</strong>." - Sunday Express</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The novel - both its 1989 and 2014 incarnations - is a delicious wallow in British bad behavior, both public and private... You'll find their accents plummier, of course, and their sense of class distinctions sharper. But no translation skills are required to make Dobb's novel a yummy treat for any Anglophile - or any fan of the new <i>House of Cards</i>." - <strong><em> AARP.org</em></strong><br>
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