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This engaging summary presents an analysis of House of Cards by Michael Dobbs, which tells the exciting tale of Francis Urquhart, a politician who is determined to get to the top and will stop at nothing to get there. Both the novel and its television adaptations have won countless awards, from Political Book of the Year to multiple Golden Globes, leading Dobbs to be considered the most notable British author of political thrillers. From blackmail and murder to love and lies, this tense novel has it all and more!
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• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of House of Cards by Michael Dobbs, which tells the exciting tale of Francis Urquhart, a politician who is determined to get to the top and will stop at nothing to get there. Both the novel and its television adaptations have won countless awards, from Political Book of the Year to multiple Golden Globes, leading Dobbs to be considered the most notable British author of political thrillers. From blackmail and murder to love and lies, this tense novel has it all and more!
Find out everything you need to know about House of Cards in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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The Political writer
Born in Cheshunt (England) in 1948
Notable works:
House of Cards Trilogy: House of Cards (1989), To Play the King (1992) and The Final Cut (1994), novels
Tom Goodfellowe Novels (1997-2000), novels
Winston Churchill Novels (2002-2005), novels
Harry Jones thrillers (2007-2013), novels
Michael Dobbs, an Englishman, graduated with a degree in law and diplomacy in 1975 from Tufts University in the United States. Having written his doctoral thesis on nuclear defence, he returned to London and entered into the world of politics by working for the Conservative Party. As a speech writer, team leader and advisor to many Prime Ministers (most notably Margaret Thatcher), he was a key player in political operations. In 2010 he was knighted (Baron Dobbs of Wylye) and welcomed into the House of Lords where he sits on the Conservative side.
Today,
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