My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Publisher: Harper Collins Fontana
Summary: The bestselling political thriller that introduced the scheming Francis Urguhart - the most memorable politician of the last decade.
Francis Urquhart is Chief Whip. He has his hands on every secret in politics - and is willing to betray them all to become Prime Minister.
Mattie Storin is a tenacious young political correspondent. She faces the biggest challenge of her life when she stumbles upon a scandalous web of intrigue and financial corruption at the very highest levels. She is determined to reveal the truth, but she must risk everything to do so . . .