To play the king
By: Michael Dobbs
Series: House of Cards trilogy -- book 2
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781492606642
Subjects: Politics and government; Politicians; Historical fiction; Political fiction; Prime ministers; Fiction
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes excerpt from: The final cut.

Sequel to: House of cards.