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House Of Cards

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House of Cards is a gripping political thriller written by Michael Dobbs and published in 1993 in London. Set in the turbulent political climate of post-Thatcher Britain, the novel centers on Francis Urquhart, a cunning and manipulative Chief Whip of the Conservative Party. Disillusioned by the political landscape and driven by an insatiable ambition, Urquhart begins a ruthless and meticulously calculated campaign to seize control of the government and become Prime Minister. Through blackmail, deceit, and manipulation of the media, he dismantles the careers of his rivals and exploits the weaknesses of those around him. The novel offers a penetrating critique of political ambition, institutional corruption, and the moral compromises that often underlie power. Rich in suspense and political realism, House of Cards is a landmark in British political fiction and the first installment in a trilogy that has captivated readers and audiences around the world.

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Series Title

Novel

Call Number

823 DOB h

Publisher

London : Harder Collins Publishers., 1993

Collation

383 hlm.: 11 x 17 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0-00-617690-9

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Subject(s)

Novel
British Political Fiction
Power and Ambition
Government Corruption
Media and Political Manipulation
Ethics in Leadership

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