To Play the King: Book 2 (House of Cards Trilogy) - Hardcover

Dobbs, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002238861 ISBN 13: 9780002238861

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1992

Synopsis

Not since the 1640s has such a titanic clash been seen. The British parliament (team captain Francis Urquhart, the Prime Minister) is flexing its considerable, if flabby, muscles for a confrontation against the British Crown (team captain King Charles). Based on the BBC TV series.

About this title

Review:

‘With a friend like Michael Dobbs, who on earth needs enemies? His timing is again impeccable. A good romp, and gloriously cheeky. Dobbs’
books grab because of their authenticity – the man knows his stuff.’
The Times

‘This thriller will delight anybody who relishes political intrigue... a model of its kind and impeccably timed.’
Daily Mail

From the Back Cover:

Britain has a new Prime Minister and a new King. Francis Urquhart is a ruthless politician determined to cling to power in spite of the troubles he knows are ahead, but he is frustrated at every turn by a caring, idealistic monarch.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0002238861
• ISBN 13: 9780002238861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256