House of Cards. Poster of the 1990 TV series and cover of the 1989 book
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House of Cards
Michael Dobbs, 1989
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Paul Seed, 1990

After Margaret Thatcher’s resignation, the ruling Conservative Party is about to elect a new leader. Urquhart is secretly contemptuous of the well-meaning but weak Collingridge, but expects a promotion to a senior position in the Cabinet. After the general election, Urquhart submits his suggestions for a reshuffle that includes his desired promotion.


A Murder of Quality. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1962 book
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A Murder of Quality
John le Carré, 1962
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Gavin Millar, 1991

George Smiley, at the request of his old wartime colleague Ailsa Brimley, investigates the murder of Stella Rode. Upon investigating, Smiley learns of many secrets that were kept by the victim, and one being that Terence Fielding, a house master at Carne, was being blackmailed by her due to past homosexual activities.