House of Cards. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 1989 book
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House of Cards
Michael Dobbs, 1989
TV series vs book
Beau Willimon, 2013-2018

Frank Underwood, a power-hungry Democratic congressman from South Carolina and House majority whip, celebrates the election of President Garrett Walker, whose campaign he aided to get himself appointed Secretary of State. They both work with Remy Danton, a corporate lobbyist and former Underwood staffer, to secure funds for their operations and expand their influence.