He is britains leading political novelist and has been a senior adviser to prime ministers margaret thatcher, john major and david cameron. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read house of cards. About michael dobbs michael dobbs is a british conservative politician and author who is best known for his house of cards trilogy. House of cards, book 1 the dark, twisting schemes of a politician determined to succeed to play the king, book 2 newly elected prime minister plots to take on.
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Its scheming hero, chief whip francis urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become prime minister, is one of the bestknown characters of the last decade. Published in 1989, it tells the story of francis urquhart, a fictional chief whip of the. House of cards was followed by two further novels, to play the king and the final cut, both of which were subsequently adapted for television by the bbc. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. House of cards by michael dobbs a little blog of books. His bestselling books include house of cards, which was made into an award winning tv series in the uk and is currently. House of cards house of cards trilogy book 1 ebook. Michael dobbs entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the palace of westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Great book highly recommend if you are currently viewing. Website of michael dobbs author and british politician. Buy a cheap copy of house of cards book by michael dobbs.
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The thriller writer and author of the political drama house of cards says the plot of his new book resonates with his own quest to find the truth about his family. Baron dobbs provides an insider look at the twists and turns of british politics. House of cards house of cards, book 1 by michael dobbs. From whitehall to the white house, the settings of these stories are inevitably concerned with power, money, intrigue and risktaking, all excellent topics for. In 1979 he was at mrs thatchers side as she took her first step into downing street as prime minister, and in 1994 john major appointed him deputy chairman of the. The book is gripping, and urquhart is an appealing protagonist. Francis urquhart has his hand on every secret in politicsand is willing to betray them all to become prime. There is a set of 3 books but the fist is the best.
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This standalone version was the inspiration for the bbc uk tv series which led to the writer revising the book into a trilogy of novels house of cards revised version, to play the king and the final cut leading to the netflix us adaption. House of cards house of cards series by michael dobbs. Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. Michael dobbs books a house of cards this political masterpiece explores the lengths to which people will go in order to attain even the tiniest bit of power. Buy house of cards by dobbs, michael from amazons fiction books store. Buy house of cards by michael dobbs online at alibris. Michael dobbs, baron dobbs born 14 november 1948 is a british conservative politician and author, best known for his house of cards trilogy. The final cut house of cards by dobbs, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. House of cards house of cards, book 1 by michael dobbs book cover, description, publication history. Its scheming hero, chief whip francis urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become prime minister, is one of the bestknown characters of the last decade the. Years later an intern at media rights capital, an independent studio, recommended the series to the studios cofounder, who optioned the rights to house of cards, eventually leading to a netflix deal for two seasons, sight unseen.
Michael dobbs has wowed readers with his bestselling house of cards trilogy, which inspired the hit series on netflix. Chief whip francis urquhart has his hand on every secret in politics and is willing to betray them all to become prime minister. It is a novel as witty as it is moving, as compelling an entertainment as it is an intimate insight into the darker corners of the human soul. The house of cards complete trilogy house of cards by michael. It caught the attention of many, and was subsequently made in to an american film by netflix. House of cards, to play the king, the final cut ebook. An alternate cover for this isbn can be found here. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Mattie storin is a tenacious young political correspondent. Michael lives in wiltshire, and is married with four children. Michael dobbs is also lord dobbs of wylye, a member of the british house of lords.
If you enjoy political intrigue, murder, and a truly loathsome character you will greatly enjoy this final installment by dobbs. House of cards, michael dobbs, 1989 i love limerick. House of cards by michael dobbs abebooks passion for books. Dobbs, who lives in bethesda, maryland, citation needed is a distant relative of michael dobbs, the british politician and author of the political thriller house of cards. House of cards, book 1 the dark, twisting schemes of a politician determined to succeed to play the king, book 2 newly elected prime minister plots to take on the monarchy to grab even more power the final cut, book 3 the perfect finale to this twisted trilogy, urquhart refuses to close his. House of cards is a political thriller novel by british author michael dobbs. Books into movies a house of cards by michael dobbs was adapted into an english film. The final cut, book 3 the perfect finale to this twisted trilogy, urquhart refuses to close his career quietly. The other two books are good but house of cards is a hard act to follow. Michael dobbs was born on 14 november 1948 in cheshunt, hertfordshire, the son of. The us series is different, of course, but not that different than the book that started it all. Below is a list of michael dobbs books in order of when they were originally released.
Michael dobbs had been a member of margaret thatchers inner circle, and had subsequently served as deputy chairman of the conservative party, so he has ample insight into the seedier wheeling and dealing that accompany high politics. Michael dobbs was born on november 14, 1948 in cheshunt, hertfordshire, england. As michael dobbs achieved so brilliantly with his house of cards series, so with first lady he ruthlessly dissects the greed, corruption and lust for advancement of the players in 21st century westminster. House of cards the usa today bestseller from the executive producer of the hit netflix series house of cards. I found myself forgiving the unforgivable, this guy is so good.
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