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House of Cards
House of Cards
Author: Michael Dobbs
The #1 bestselling novel that inspired the hit Netflix series A dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, House of Cards reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power. Francis Urquhart has his hand on every secret in politics?and is willing to betray them all to become prime...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781492606611
ISBN-10: 1492606618
Publication Date: 3/11/2014
Pages: 400
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Anymore1 avatar reviewed House of Cards on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Not really the type of book I generally like. Someone recommended it to me at one time. If you like political fortay with all its scandal, power, corruption and romance this book is for you.
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GowerMeower avatar reviewed House of Cards on + 179 more book reviews
THE BESTSELLING POLITICAL THRILLER THAT INTRODUCED THE SCHEMING FRANCIS URQUHART - THE MOST MEMORABLE POLITICIAN OF THE LAST DECADE
Francis Urquhart is Chief Whip. He has his hands on every secret in politics - and is willing to betray them all to become Prime Minister.

Mattie Storin is a tenacious young political correspondent. She faces the biggest challenge of her life when she stumbles upon a scandalous web of intrigue and financial corruption at the very highest levels. She is determined to reveal the truth, but she must risk everything to do so. . . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher
'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.' - Daily Express

'It has pace, a beguiling authenticity and a cast of Achilles heels.' - Daily Telegraph

ALSO MADE INTO A MASTERPIECE THEATER PIECE
reviewed House of Cards on + 36 more book reviews
From the back cover..."Enter Francis Urquhart: With the Prime Minister in ferocious disfavor, Urquhart believes his time has come to occupy 10 Downing Street. The bad news is: there are other candidates with more valid claims to the office. The good news is: as Chief Whip, Urquhart possesses secrets that could destroy each and every one of them- scandalous secrets that he now wields as weapons of entrapment and betrayal. One by one, his powerful opponents drop by the wayside- until only one woman stands in his way."
pussreboots avatar reviewed House of Cards on + 24 more book reviews
I want to find an older untouched edition, not one that's been influenced by the changes made in the original miniseries.


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