First published 2016
Francis Urquhart has clawed his way to the top of British politics through cunning manipulation and ruthless tactics. Now he stands on the brink of making history as the longest serving Prime Minister in Britain's history. Only months separate him from this ultimate prize. But his poll numbers are dropping fast. The threat of losing power becomes more real each day. Francis must go further than ever before to protect his position. Even the dangerous prospect of sparking an international conflict becomes worth considering if it keeps him in Downing Street. Michael Dobbs delivers a dark political thriller that exposes the brutal mechanics of power. Francis Urquhart inspired the character Kevin Spacey portrayed in the television adaptation, but this novel reveals secrets the series never showed.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, thriller, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Britain, Downing Street
Period: contemporary
528 pages · Paperback · Społeczny Instytut Wydawniczy Znak