Michael Dobbs

Michael Dobbs’ first novel, House of Cards, launched the career of the villainous Francis Urquhart, one of the most memorable fictional characters of recent years, who was immortalized by Ian Richardson in three award-winning BBC TV series. His books have foretold the downfall of Prime Ministers and the growing turmoil within the Royal Family. His recent novels, featuring Tom Goodfellowe, are Goodfellowe MP, The Buddha of Brewer Street, and Whispers of Betrayal, which with eerie prescience ahead of September 11th told of how a small group of trained and motivated people could hold an entire city to ransom.

For more than two decades Michael Dobbs has been at the right hand of political controversy. He was at Mrs Thatcher’s side as she took her first step into Downing Street as Prime Minister, and was a key aide to John Major when he was voted out. His experiences have led him to be described as ‘Westminster’s baby-faced hit man’ and ‘a man who, in Latin America, would have been shot’.

His highly acclaimed recent book, Winston’s War, was a novel about the extraordinary relationship between Winston Churchill, Neville Chamberlain and the young Soviet spy, Guy Burgess. It was shortlisted for the Channel 4 Political Book of the Year Award and is to be made into a feature film.

He was both Chief of Staff and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and has a doctorate in defence studies. He has also been Deputy Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi and a regular presenter of BBC TV’s ‘Despatch Box’.

If you like Michael Dobbs you might also like to read books by Robert Ryan, Tom Cain and Gerald Seymour

The Edge of Madness Michael Dobbs Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 13 November 2008. Dobb's latest thriller is set in the world of cyber-warfare. The plot is very plausible for today, a war that takes place in cyber-space is a chilling premise and... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2008 Lovereading Price: £13.49 - Saving £4.50 (25%)

First Lady Michael Dobbs Michael Dobbs, author of House of Cards, returns to the drama and scandal of Westminster’s corridors of power. Ginny is the wife of an Opposition MP and is entirely content with her life, but when she overhears gossip of her... Format: Hardback - Released: 23/10/2006 Lovereading Price: £13.49 - Saving £4.50 (25%)

Churchill's Hour Michael Dobbs There has to be something very special about a story when you know the ending and without doubt there is something very special here. Dobbs wrote a parliamentary trilogy which became excellent television in House of Cards. Now he takes... Format: Paperback - Released: 06/06/2005 Lovereading Price: £8.24 - Saving £2.75 (25%)

Never Surrender Michael Dobbs Michael Dobbs’ first novel, House of Cards, launched the career of the villainous Francis Urquhart, one of the most memorable fictional characters of recent years, who was immortalized by Ian Richardson in three award-winning BBC TV series. His books have... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2004 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

The Lord's Day Michael Dobbs The State Opening of Parliament. The most magnificent royal occasion of the year. The Queen, her Cabinet and all the most powerful people in the land are gathering in one room, the House of Lords. And none of them know... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)