Michael Dobbs is an English former Conservative politician and novelist. He is the acclaimed creator of Francis Urquhart, the central character of the long running series that started with House of Cards, turned into an award winning series. He has also written a hugely popular series about Winston Churchill, along with a host of standalone thrillers. 2007 saw the creation of Harry Jones in The Lords’ Day – the start of a series of books based on a character who would leave his mark on the political thriller genre forever.
Michael Dobbs
Explore The Lords’ Day
Michael Dobbs
The Lords’ Day
The House of Lords
Inspiration for The Lords’ Day
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Michael Dobbs
On the Origin of The Lords’ Day
The State Opening of Parliament
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Simon Callow
Reads The Lords’ Day
Guy Fawkes
Research for The Lords’ Day
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Michael Dobbs
On the State Opening of Parliament
Michael Dobbs
Research for The Lords’ Day
Michael Dobbs
From The Lords’ Day
Michael Dobbs
Notes
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Michael Dobbs
On Sustaining Tension
Michael Dobbs
Harry Jones Series
Featured book by Michael Dobbs
The Lords’ Day
The State Opening of Parliament. The most magnificent royal occasion of the year. The most powerful people in the land are gathering in one room, the House of Lords. And none of them know they are about to endure the most terrifying day of their lives.
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