To Play the King by Michael Dobbs Paperback Book

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Rent To Play the King

Author: Michael Dobbs

Format: Quality Paperback

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Published: Jun 2014

Genre: Fiction - Political

Retail Price: $18.99

Pages: 368

Synopsis

The second book in the trilogy that inspired the hit Netflix series House of Cards

After 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

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