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The Final Cut (House of Cards Trilogy, Book 3)

By: Michael Dobbs
Narrated by: Samuel West
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Francis Urquhart’s eventful career as Prime Minister comes to a spectacular end in the final volume in the Francis Urquhart trilogy – now reissued in audio.

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.

 Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Political Thriller & Suspense Urban Fiction Crime Espionage Law Royalty Suspense Thriller

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Critic reviews

‘A triumphant return… The best book of the three. The action is unflagging, the characterization razor-sharp, the satirical barbs at politics and politicians unfailingly accurate. Urquhart’s last days in Downing Street are as compelling as Mrs Thatcher’s. What a brilliant creation F.U. is.’
Sunday Telegraph

‘Razor-sharp and merciless… One thing is certain: F.U. will be remembered for much longer than the name of many a real Prime Minister.’
Daily Mail

‘Magnificent… this book has it all.’
Sunday Express
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An excellent ending to a brilliant trilogy. The books seem as relevant today as they were when they were written. The parallels with recent government and europhobic politics is especially striking. Samuel West's performance is outstanding.

Superb

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I enjoyed reading the 3 books of Michael Dobbs. Very much true in British politics. The back stabbing, dishonesty and the sex.
The story is most enjoyable. Sam West was such a passionate narrator. He uses his great actor skills to interpret the story.10 out of 10 for Sam West.

British politics

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A wonderful end to a series of books by Michael Dobbs that in the end makes you feel that having a real life Urquhart as PM would be better for the UK than the previous PMs that have occupied No 10 for the past 30 years.

Excellent thriller. Excellently narrated by Sam West.

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Not only is this magnificently well written it is extremely well narrated which helps when I listened to this final book in the trilogy ,I have to say locations, characters ,and storyline, are terrific and I personally enjoyed the trilogy ,it grabbed my attention from the beginning, and I was intrigued as time went on as to how the outcome would finish,I saw was not disappointed I won't spoil for you as I often say in my review if I have enjoyed a book I hope my review helps make your mind up whether you want to read or listen to the book ,I give this 5 stars ,so if you do read or listen then enjoy ,I did thank you .

Love this trilogy

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I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy. The writing is good, the story both horrifying and funny with a clever ending. Very Shakespearian. Samuel West captures the characters well and gives a first class performance.

Great story well read

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