What is house of cards novel?

The novel "House of Cards" is written by Michael Dobbs and was published in 1989. It is a political thriller that follows the story of the ambitious and ruthless politician Francis Urquhart as he climbs his way to the top of the British government. The novel has been adapted into various television series and movies, including a BBC TV series in 1990 and a critically acclaimed Netflix series in 2013. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, betrayal, and corruption in the political world. Michael Dobbs, the author, was a former Chief of Staff for Margaret Thatcher and was able to draw from his own experiences in the British government when writing the novel.