To play the king
By: Michael Dobbs
Edition: Revised paperback edition.
Series: House of cards trilogy -- book 2
Publisher: Harper; HARPER COLLINS
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
ISBN-13: 9780007385171
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Francis Urquhart (Fictitious character); Fiction; Prime ministers; Politicians; Political corruption; Politics and government; Political fiction
Description: Prime Minister Francis Urquhart faces a crisis that could end his term in office before it's even begun. To save his future, Urquhart must take drastic measures. There is just one man standing in his way - the new King. Urquhart will stop at nothing to stay in power, even if it means threatening the monarchy itself. But can he withstand the consequences of challenging England's oldest institution? - Publishers description.
Notes: Previous edition originally published : [London] : HarperCollins Publishers, 1992.
Table of contents: title: Paperback -The second book in the trilogy that inspired the hit Netflix series House of CardsAfter scheming his way to power in House of Cards, newly elected Prime Minister Francis Urquhart takes on the new King, The role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King. Their differences of opinion quickly degenerate into open hostility. The battlefield ranges from architecture to the underprivileged; the battle is fought with rigged opinion polls, manipulated newspaper headlines, sexual scandal and economic brinkmanship as Urquhart sets out to destroy not only the King's family and friends but even the King himself.Continuing the dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, To Play the King reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power. This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....a great triumph. The Independent