To Play the King [Hardcover]

Michael Dobbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1992

Newly elected Prime Minister Francis Urquhart takes on the new King, in the controversial No 1 bestselling second volume in the Francis Urquhart trilogy -- now reissued in a new cover. After scheming his way to power in 'House of Cards', Francis Urquhart made a triumphant return in 'To Play the King' -- a Sunday Times No 1 bestseller that became a hugely successful BBC TV series, with Ian Richardson resuming his award-winning role as Francis Urquhart. Its highly controversial and uncannily topical storyline -- in which the role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King -- coincided with a huge increase in public interest in the future of the Royal Family following a series of Royal scandals.

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'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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Michael Dobbs has an uncanny knack of forecasting the future. A fascinating read and a conclusion that would send a chill through Buckingham Palace.' - Sunday Express

'With a friend like Michael Dobbs, who needs enemies? A good romp, and gloriously cheeky. Dobbs' books grab because of their authenticity - the man knows his stuff.' - The Times

'Rattles along from scandal to scandal...excellent entertainment.' - Mail on Sunday --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0002238861
• ISBN-13: 978-0002238861
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: To Play the King (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is the second in a trilogy featuring a highly successful but murderous,ruthless, and vengeful Prime Minister. In this book the P.M. with the appropriate initials, F.U. (Francis Urquhart) takes on a newly crowned and popular King who happens to recognize quickly that his newly elected prime minister is not what he seems. This is a very entertaining read and the author, who has served in senior governmental positions in Britain, makes it all sound very plausible. Highly recommended.