House of Cards

Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. But events are about to spark his ambition. When he is passed over for promotion by a new party leader, he hatches a dastardly plot to wreak revenge on each and every one of his colleagues.

Urquhart is furious when the new Prime Minister tells him that he is far too valuable in his current post to be offered a ministerial position. Hiding his contempt of the man behind his usual urbane smile, Urquhart believes the new PM will not last long, and perhaps something can be arranged to hasten his departure?

Urquhart finalizes plans against Collingridge; Mattie continues her investigation.

Urquhart's ruthless scheming is working. As the leadership election looms, all his leading rivals have been discredited. But even though the obstacles in his way have been erased, there is still no guarantee of his winning. Meanwhile, the truth is beginning to dawn on Mattie. As for Urquhart, he has too much to lose to let sentiment stand in his way.