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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.

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‘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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What a treat to find myself in the company of the dastardly Francis for over 10 hours of delicious conspiracy, intrigue and murder. Could see Ian Richardson striding majestically through the corridors of power as if I was watching the series all over again. Samuel West makes the narrative come to life and I am so happy to be back in the past with a novel that evokes all the mystique with which we view the murky world of politics - and how apt it is for the way we feel now!!! Need I say more?? Now I have no choice but to purchase the remaining books and drop them into my library for many more hours of skullduggery. Delicious concept and one that perhaps you should contemplate for yourselves. Happy listening indeed.

Fabulous from beginning to the end

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Loved it. Well performed and very well written. Can't wait for the next instalment.

Very well done

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Excellent and compelling book. Fast paced and an object lesson in utter ruthlessness and ambition.

Being an ex politician Michael Dobbs offers an incredible insight into the corridors of power.

Brilliant Political Insight and Intrigue

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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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