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Francis Urquhart

This series plunges into the shadowy depths of political maneuvering, where ambition and personal gain often override morality. Follow the calculated rise of a ruthless protagonist who employs cunning tactics and backroom deals to ascend to the highest office. It's a gripping exploration of power struggles within the corridors of Westminster, filled with betrayal and the relentless pursuit of control. Readers will be captivated by the authentic portrayal of behind-the-scenes politics and the morally complex characters.

The final cut
To play the king
House of Cards

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  2. 2

    To play the king

    • 309 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.6(108)Add rating

    Prime Minister Francis Urquhart faces a crisis that could end his term in office before it's even begun. To save his future, Urquhart must take drastic measures. There is just one man standing in his way - the new King. Urquhart will stop at nothing to stay in power, even if it means threatening the monarchy itself. But can he withstand the consequences of challenging England's oldest institution? - Publishers description.

    To play the king
  3. 3

    The final cut

    • 452 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    3.6(59)Add rating

    REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION Francis Urquhart's eventful career as Prime Minister comes to a spectacular end in the final volume in the Francis Urquhart trilogy - now with brand new material. He schemed his way to power in House of Cards and had a memorable battle of wills with the new king in 'To Play the King'. Now Francis Urquhart is about to take his place in the record books as the longest-serving Prime Minister this century. Yet it seems the public is tiring of him at last, and the movement to force him from power is growing. But Urquhart is not yet ready to be driven from office. If the public demand new blood, that is precisely what he will give them... Francis Urquhart goes out in a blaze of glory in this final volume in the irresistible story of the most memorable politician of the decade.

    The final cut