House of Cards (House of Cards Trilogy, Book 1)

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. In the world of legal thrillers, House of Cards by Michael Dobbs stands out as a masterful work of fiction. The adventure it takes you on is a journey through the urban jungle of politics, where every action has far-reaching consequences. For fans of M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth), Robert Harris (Precipice), Anthony Horowitz (Marble Hall Murders), Ken Follett (Triple), and Terry Hayes (The Year of the Locust).