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The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart, MP, and launched Michael Dobbs' Number-one best-selling career - now reissued in a new cover.

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  • asha jackson
  • 09-02-18

Loved it!

A very British political thriller, I couldn't turn it off, I think it's the quickest Audiable book I've ever finished.

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  • Fiona
  • 11-23-17

A gripping tale

Having read the book and watched the tv series very many years ago, I was very happy to find the audiobook.
I didn't enjoy the audio version as much as I remember enjoying either the novel or the tv version, but that might well be more a feature of my memory than anything else. However, I did enjoy it - it's lovely having Paul Eddington read it.
It's a gripping thriller really quite unpleasant people behaving unbelievably horribly!
An enjoyable listen.

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  • 04-07-16

Excellent

Absolutely brilliant story well read and an a joy to listen to ,can't recommend it enough

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  • iris
  • 02-14-15

Solid political thriller

If you like political intrigue then you should enjoy House of Cards! The main protagonist is a marvellous creation of the political animal we all love to hate. He is duplicitious, cunning, ambitious and ruthless. He is prepared to do his worst to get his hands on power.
This is a highly enjoyable read.