{"product_id":"house-of-cards-paperback-2","title":"House of Cards - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Dobbs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller from the Executive Producer of the hit Netflix series \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Urquhart has his hand on every secret in politics\u003c\/strong\u003e--and is willing to betray them all to become prime minister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMattie Storin is a tenacious young reporter\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003erisk everything, even her life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn explosive political thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther books in the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse of Cards, Book 1 - The dark, twisting schemes of a politician determined to succeed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo Play The King, Book 2 - Newly elected Prime Minister plots to take on the Monarchy to grab even more power\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Final Cut, Book 3 - The perfect finale to this twisted trilogy, Urquhart refuses to close his career quietly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ethe best of modern political fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reader can't help but be riveted by the lead character, even hoping for his sinister plots to succeed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"fast-paced and interesting. \u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put the book down\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"wonderful and extremely...one of \u003cstrong\u003ethe most memorable and unashamedly wicked characters\u003c\/strong\u003e in political fiction.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....\u003cstrong\u003ea great triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government.' - Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It has pace, a beguiling authenticity and a cast of Achilles heels.' - Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat everyone is saying about the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e books: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....\u003cstrong\u003ea great triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a political thriller writer with \u003cstrong\u003ea marvellous inside track\u003c\/strong\u003e knowledge of government.\" - Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a fan of the modern TV series than you should definitely pick up these books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Dobbs has \u003cstrong\u003ean uncanny knack of forecasting the future\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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