by Michael Dobbs · Harper · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780006471646
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«To Play the King» is the political thriller novel by Michael Dobbs, published by Harper in paperback (320 pages, in English).
Francis Urquhart, newly elected prime minister, sees his government in danger when the new king, an idealist, stands in his way. To hold onto power, he prepares drastic measures and threatens to expose the scandals of the royal family, in a duel that could bring down both his rival and the monarchy itself.
Published in 1993, it is the second installment of the «House of Cards» trilogy. The work was adapted by the BBC as a serial starring Ian Richardson.
For readers of political thrillers and fans of the BBC television adaptation based on the trilogy.
Michael John Dobbs, Baron Dobbs is a British Conservative politician, media commentator and author, best known for his House of Cards trilogy. He has been a television and radio presenter and a senior corporate executive of Saatchi & Saatchi.
