House of CardsFrancis Urquhart believes his time has come to occupy the Prime Minister's position, and possessing secrets that can destroy his rivals, Urquhart sets out to entrap and betray them. One by one, his powerful opponents drop by the wayside--until only one woman stands in his way. |
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