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House of Cards

By: Michael Dobbs
Narrated by: Samuel West
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The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs’ No 1 bestselling career.

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.

 Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Political Thriller & Suspense Urban Fiction Thriller Crime Suspense Law

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House of Cards By: Michael Dobbs

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
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Gripping from start to finish. Best narrator on your books. Can't wait for book 2

excellent - a wicked insight into British Estab.

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I loved the BBC TV series and thought this reading of the book was excellent. The story is still very relevant today.

Brilliant

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Very well read and every bit as good as I remembered from first reading it.

A classic

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I remember the tv dramatisation of this from decades ago, but listening to Samual West narrate the book was a real treat.

Brilliant! Just as fresh as when it was written

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The story is very interesting, a bit obvious sometimes but it really helps understand how Westminster works from the inside

Great story, excellent performance

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