Michael dobbs books list of books by michael dobbs. As michael dobbs achieved so brilliantly with his house of cards series, so with first lady he ruthlessly dissects the greed, corruption and lust for advancement of the players in 21st century westminster. Michael dobbs was born on november 14, 1948 in cheshunt, hertfordshire, england. No wonder its tv adaptations, both the british and the american versions, have been so hugely popular. Michael dobbs had been chief of staff of the british conservative. House of cards is a political thriller novel by british author michael dobbs. House of cards by michael dobbs is the first book in a trilogy of the same name. An alternate cover for this isbn can be found here. House of cards by michael dobbs, 9780006176909, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I did not realize house of cards was first adapted by the bbc.
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He is also famous due his status as a best selling political thriller author. The usa today bestseller from the executive producer of the hit netflix series house of cards. About michael dobbs michael dobbs is a british conservative politician and author who is best known for his house of cards trilogy. The immensely popular netflix series house of cards is based on book 1 of the parliamentary novels by the same name. The book is gripping, and urquhart is an appealing protagonist. Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. House of cards series, book 1 house of cards by michael dobbs.
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