The Lords' Day

Harry Jones #1

by Michael Dobbs

The boundaries of parental love and filial devotion are explored to their breaking point in this unique and breathtaking thriller. Once a year, the most powerful people in the land gather together in one room. The Queen, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the judges, the bishops, leaders spiritual and temporal, assemble in the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament. On this day, the Lords' Day, the gathering is still more impressive, for sitting beside his mother is the heir to the throne and up in the galleries are the sons of both the US President and the British Prime Minister. But they are all about to be taken hostage. It is the greatest siege of all time. It will lead some to selfless sacrifice, others to lose the respect of those they love most dearly...

Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Suspense, Action

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Michael Dobbs was born on the same day, in the same hour as Prince Charles in 1948.

He is the son of nurseryman Eric and his wife Eileen Dobbs and was educated at Hertford Grammar School and Christ Church, Oxford University. After graduating in 1971 he moved to the United States.

In the USA he attended the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, which he funded by a job as feature writer for the Boston Globe, where he worked as an editorial assistant and political feature writer from 1971 to 1975.

He graduated in 1975 with an M.A., M.A.L.D., and PhD in nuclear defence studies. His doctoral thesis was published as SALT on the Dragon's Tail. In 2007 he returned to Tufts where he gave the Alumni Salutation.

After gaining his PhD he returned to England and began working in London for the Conservative Party. He was an advisor to the then leader of the Opposition, Margaret Thatcher, from 1977 to 1979 and from 1979 to 1981 he was a Conservative MP speechwriter.

He served as a Government Special Advisor from 1981 to 1986 and he survived the Brighton Bombing in 1984 at the Conservative Party Conference. He was the Conservative Party Chief of Staff from 1986 to 1987.

He was considered a masterful political operator and was called "Westminster’s baby-faced hit man", by The Guardian in 1987. In the John Major government, he served as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1994 to 1995, after which he retired from politics.

Outside of politics, he worked at Saatchi & Saatchi as Deputy Advertising Chairman from 1983 to 1986 and was Director of Worldwide Corporate Communications at the company from 1987 to 1988. He became Deputy Chairman, working directly under Maurice Saatchi from 1988 to 1991.

From 1991 to 1998 he was a columnist for The Mail on Sunday and also wrote column for the Daily Express. From 1998 to 2001 he hosted the current affairs program Despatch Box on BBC television and has also been a radio presenter.

Nowadays he is best known as the bestselling author of 17 novels (up to 2010), such as 'The Turning Point', about Winston Churchill and Guy Burgess, and 'A Family Affair', about the last days of Margaret Thatcher in Downing Street, and also a number of non-fiction works.

His writing career began in 1989 with the publication of 'House of Cards', the first in what would become a trilogy of political thrillers with Francis Urquhart as the central character. 'House of Cards' was followed by 'To Play the King' in 1992 and 'The Final Cut' in 1994.

Each of the three novels was adapted by the BBC into a miniseries and, with Ian Richardson playiing a starring role, the trilogy received a combined 14 BAFTA nominations and two BAFTA wins and was voted the 84th Best British Show in History.

His 2004 novel 'Winston’s War' was shortlisted for the Channel 4 Political Book of the Year Award. He was the winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for best historical novel in 2008 and in 2001 was shortlisted for the C4 Political Novel of the Year. He has also been a judge of the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and lectures at dozens of literary and fundraising events each year.

Anthony Howard of The Times said “Dobbs is following in a respectable tradition. Shakespeare, Walter Scott, even Tolstoy, all used historical events as the framework for their writings. And, unlike some of their distinguished works, Dobbs's novel is, in fact, astonishingly historically accurate."

He is now a full time writer and divides his time between London and Wiltshire, where he says that he lives near a church and a pub! He is married with four children.

Gerry Wolstenholme
October 2010

He is sometimes confused with American author Michael Dobbs, who is a distant relative of his and also an author of historical books (e.g. "Saboteurs - The Nazi Raid on America").

Reviews

[martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having loved (and laughed at) the Francis Urquhart trilogy of novels, I was looking forward to this one. However, it wasn't quite as good. There were flashes of the humour I loved (the fate of the Italian ambassador raised a chuckle) and also of the insider's view of the way the British Government really works behind the scenes.

The plot was one of the problems. I don't want to give anything away or one of those irritating self-appointed spoiler vigilantes will send me a snotty message on Goodreads, but in adding an extra layer of complexity - and to explain the villains' familiarity with the Palace of Westminster and the State Opening - Dobbs creates a rather too tenuous link between different people who we can not really imagine having any possible way of entering into communication with each other.

The Queen / Prince Charles dialogues fall very flat - and their characters are the weakest in the book. A pity that as the other characters are great (I spent a lot of time imagining who would play whom in the Hollywood film version!)

Apart from the paper cut-out Queen and the excellent Celia Blessing, the other female characters are described in a way which can best be described as irreverently and mischievously misogynistic. Not necessarily a weakness of the novel, more an insight into a few of the political in jokes he plays with.

Readable? Definitely. Just not quite House of Cards...

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dobbs entertains the reader as a new-age Jeffrey Archer, penning novels that encapsulate the intricacies of the British parliamentary system. The novel opens on Lords' Day, the official opening of the British parliamentary session. Amid all the pomp and circumstance, former Cabinet member and military hero Harry Jones is handling some less than wonderful news in his personal life. At the height of the day's importance, Queen Elizabeth II enters the House of Peers to deliver her speech, as part of the day's events. Chaos ensues as a group of foreign nationals hold all those in the room at gunpoint. Among the hostages are the British Prime Minister, his son, members of the British Cabinet, international dignitaries and the son of the US President, not to mention Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales. The story proceeds in two sphere, inside and outside the room. While the hostages settle in, the reader can witness some of the more philosophical narratives amongst those held captive, including worry and a better understanding of the event's rationale. Outside the room, tension ramp up as British officials ponder security options to free those inside. The Home Secretary is the most senior member of the government not being held, and she assumes control of the British government. Her hard-line approach ruffles the feathers of her make-shift cabinet as well as the POTUS, seeking to ensure her son's freedom. As Harry Jones uses his military background to assist the British response, he stumbles upon some information that might explain who's behind the hostage-taking and a motive for the disaster. How it all turns out depends on many actors, all of whom want to play the starring role. Dobbs exemplifies his abilities and captures the reader's attention until the closing sentence.

Dobbs takes a brilliant idea and builds a powerful political tale around it. Dobbs addresses some key themes, throughout the novel, including: British sentiment towards the monarchy, the monarch's view of their role, reaction to the Afghan and Iraqi Wars, American hegemonic intoxication, the role of state sovereignty amongst allies, and British parliamentary succession. Tapping into the nuances of the British system, Dobbs introduces readers to Harry Jones and his abilities, which will likely become relevant in the future novels of the series. Spanning just over 24 hours, the plot's stakes are high and the tension even higher, leaving Dobbs to fill pages with great narrative and political intrigue. An idea I've wanted to read about for a while finally comes to life in epic proportions. A must-read for political and thriller junkies.

Kudos, Baron Dobbs for your wonderful work. House of Cards was sensational and this goes to show you have paved the way for more great literary ideas.

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[Gerald Sinstadt · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Baron Dobbs of Wyre, the author knows from first hand experience much whereof he writes. The rest - with one exception - has been carefully researched.

A pity to say more than that the basic situation is a terrorist invasion of the House of Lords on the day of the State Opening. A hypothetical situation of grave danger has to be confronted. But the next step merely reveals a new problem. And so on for page after suspenseful page with no obvious solution.

The underlying dry humour is delicious. Readers should enjoy matching fictional politicians to some who are actually in Parliament as a result of our votes.

And the one weakness in the research? Only those who have worked in the industry will recognise it, and even they will not find their pleasure from a very superior thriller spoilt.

[Jennie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written like a Jeffrey Archer book. Not my cup of tea. For me felt researched facts about Houses of Parliament clunkingly inserted into story, the parts with Queen n Prince Charles were unbelievable...would have worked better with fictional characters. I wasn't really gripped by story line and didn't really care about the characters. Forced self to read to end ...and found it got marginally better nearer end. I can see that some might like it but not for me I'm afraid.

[Livietta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Piacevole ascolto, bella tensione. Mi è piaciuta la caratterizzazione di Carlo ed Elisabetta e in generale come Dobbs riesce a mescolare finzione e realtà.
Il finale mi ha lasciato un po' così, anche se credo che ascolterò anche altro.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dobbs deserves more recognition - especially from vintage Ludlum fans. Authentic detail combined with superb storytelling.

[Jo Hurst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok but too long. Feels like a modern day storyline written like a 1970 action book.

[Mary Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Consiglio vivamente la lettura di questo sagace scritto.
La trama è strutturata in maniera impeccabile e la lettura scorre veloce; ed è incredibile se si pensa al tema che il libro tratta.
Ho letteralmente adorato la cura nel descrivere i comportamenti del ministro dell'interno, perchè fa luce su cosa passa per la testa, spesso, nelle menti di coloro che governano e non hanno le capacità morali per poterlo fare. Si pone l'accento sugli errori dei "buoni" che fanno da detonatore sugli animi dei "cattivi".
E' un libro concreto, schietto, ma in fondo ottimista.

[UnaPausaDiLettura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Minuziosamente descritta nella sua irrealtà, tra le pagine di questo libro sembra proprio di vivere quello che accade dentro e fuori le mura della Camera dei Lord di Londra. In questa Storia che vede protagonisti personaggi di spicco ed esponenti mondiali , non solo si legge di emozioni forti quali la paura , ma ci vengono aperte delle finestre su questioni socio-politiche che si scatenano in questi casi.
Tutti i punti di vista vengono ritenuti importanti all'interno di questa storia , e a tutte le domande vengono date delle risposte . Perchè la camera dei lord viene presa sotto assedio? Chi sono coloro che armati stanno tenendo in ostaggio esponenti di tutto il mondo? Ma mentre ci poniamo tutte queste domande che piano piano nella storia ci vengono svelate , in contemporanea si aprono scenari inaspettati . Le vite delle persone in ostaggio e di quelle fuori che cercano di salvarle , vengono messe in evidenza attraverso le loro debolezze e i loro punti di forza . Saranno proprio debolezze e punti di forza gli elementi fondamentali che guideranno l'operazione di liberazione della regina e degli ostaggi , in quanto una decisione sbagliata come una decisione non presa potrebbero cambiare le sori di un intero mondo.

[Luisa Distefano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quanto tempo occorre per sventare un attacco terroristico? Domanda difficile a cui rispondere. Soprattutto quando sono in tante le teste pensanti coinvolte e da mettere d’accordo sulla strada “giusta” da seguire ed efficace per raggiungere l’obiettivo. Il giorno dei Lord è una lotta contro il tempo e conto una cerchia ristretta di persone che a modo proprio pensa di avere la soluzione più corretta e più conforme o meno al protocollo per gestire la situazione d’emergenza che si è improvvisamente creata e per risolverla.

Grazie ad una narrazione incalzante, ma dettagliata e scorrevole, a leggere questo libro non ci si annoia. Le prima pagine sono dedicate a presentarci tutti i personaggi, sia quelli buoni che quelli cattivi, per conoscerli, per apprendere i loro pensieri e il loro modo di interpretare la realtà e anche di agire di fronte alle situazioni più o meno urgenti della propria vita personale, che poi in automatico si riflettono in quella professionale.

All’inizio sembra che ogni personaggio abbia il suo ruolo ben impostato, ma pagina dopo pagina viengono smontati, svestiti delle vesti ufficiali che indossano per far emergere punti di forza e debolezze caratteriali, che in accordo ma più spesso in disaccordo ed uniti porteranno alla risoluzione dell’attacco terroristico in corso alla Camera dei Lord.

Nel libro però viene affrontato anche un argomento molto importante: la contrapposizione tra genitori e figli. Interessante il modo di analizzarla, non solo tra persone ma anche tra nazioni. Gli Stati Uniti, un paese giovane e quasi frettoloso, che si è sviluppato in fretta in antitesi all’Inghilterra sua madre, che porta sulle spalle una lunga storia, tradizioni a volte stupide e banali, protocolli inspiegabili, atteggiamenti antiquati, titoli obsoleti che se da un lato la fanno apparire “vecchia” e “fuori moda”, dall’altro dimostrano quanto sia forte e stabile, che non cede e non si abbatte difronte all’ennesima catastrofe, anzi ragiona e usa l’esperienza acquisita per analizzare il problema da più punti di vista, capire che cosa sia più giusto fare se prendere la decisione più veloce o quella più difficile, e alla fine è proprio l’esperienza che indirizza sulla strada da intraprendere.

Allo stesso modo un genitore che insegna al figlio a camminare, a parlare, a mangiare da solo, a vestirsi, a lavarsi, a comportarsi in pubblico. Gradualmente si imparano, sbagliando, importanti lezioni di vita che ci faranno da bagaglio a cui attingere nei momenti d’emergenza, o quando anche noi non saremo più figli ma inizieremo a fare i genitori.

Non può mancare un finale a sorpresa, il colpevole deve essere agguantato e punito, ma chi è il vero colpevole? Beh, riprendendo una frase del nostro protagonista, Harry Jones e rienterpretandola a modo mio posso dirvi che il ladro entra e ruba nella casa che conosce come le sue tasche, sicuro di quello che troverà e potrà depredare, e non in una che non ha mai visto… E per il resto vi consiglio assolutamente di leggere il libro per 24 ore di un thriller mozziafato.

[Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book shows why this sort of thriller is so popular with readers: quite a good plot, some unsettling elements (would the unthinkable happen and a monarch be blown to pieces?) and an insight into the political world few readers know anything about. There are a few subplots in the lives of a few characters, but neither these or the writing itself are complicated enough to get in the way of a good yarn. For the reader who wants more than cardboard cut-out characters, this isn't the book, or probably the genre I'd recommend. It was a quick, easy read, but the overall effect was a little disappointing thanks to some unconvincing plot twists.

[Elaine Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing storyline

I read this book as it was one of the books on ‘The Queen’s Reading Room’. I’d never read a book by Michael Dobbs before and I loved it so will read the next one in the series as well as others.
I found the storyline based on the opening of parliament where the Queen, Prince Charles, the PM, members of the cabinet and other important dignitaries were taken hostage intriguing.
I also loved the back ground given by Harry Dobbs, both in the book and on the instagram feed of the ‘The Queen’s Reading Room’, which added to my enjoyment of the book.
The end had an unexpected twist I hadn’t expected.

[juice · Rating 1 out of 5]

Melodrama central. It's never a good sign when you have someone "cry out" because a migraine is showing nascent signs very early in the book, then a couple of pages away, Price Charles also 'cries out".

As I said, melodrama central.

[Staszek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing special, I'm afraid. Let's see if other books from the series about Harry Jones are better.

[Rooney Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting up to a point.............drug out toward the middle & lost me re situation of Harry Jones. His wife's sorry story not relevant to much of anything.

[Dipanjan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Lord’s Day is the first book that introduces Harry Jones.

The novel opens on Lords' Day, the official opening of the British parliamentary session. Amid all the pomp and show, former Cabinet member and military hero Harry Jones is handling some distressing news in his personal life. At the peak of the day's importance, Queen Elizabeth II along with Prince Of Wales enters the House of Peers to deliver her speech, as part of the day's events. Chaos ensues as a group of foreign nationals takes the parliament hostage and hold all those in the room at gunpoint. Among the other hostages are the British Prime Minister, his son, members of the British Cabinet, international dignitaries and the son of the US President.

The plot unravels in two dimensions, from inside-out and outside-in. While the hostages settle in, the reader can sees the situation from the eyes of those held captive, and is included in the worry and attempting to understand the event's rationale. Outside the room, tension ramp up as British officials ponder security options to free those inside. The Home Secretary is the most senior member of the government not being held, and she assumes control of the British government. Her hard-line approach ruffles the feathers of her make-shift cabinet as well as the POTUS, seeking to ensure her son's freedom.

As Harry Jones uses his military background to assist the British response, he stumbles upon some information that might explain who's behind the hostage-taking and a motive for the disaster. How it all turns out depends on many actors, all of whom want to play the starring role. Dobbs exemplifies his abilities and captures the reader's attention until the closing sentence.

The book successfully captures the British sentiment towards the monarchy, the monarch’s view of their roles, the British reactions to the Middle East conflicts, the role of state sovereignty amongst allies, and British parliamentary succession. And through these nuances of the British system, the author introduces Harry Jones and his abilities, which will become relevant in the future novels of the series.

[Libreria Tua E Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Per chi, come me, ama Londra e tutto ciò che è inglese, sarò un vero e proprio piacere leggere questo primo capitolo della serie con protagonista Harry Jones. La trama è veramente interessante e si svolge durante l’apertura del Parlamento, alla presenza della Regina Elisabetta e del principe Carlo, nella Camera dei Lord a Westminster. Quel 5 novembre però qualcosa andrà diversamente trasformando questo appuntamento in un incubo ad occhi aperti: un gruppo terroristico assalterà il Parlamento e tutte le persone più importanti d’Inghilterra verranno presi in ostaggio per un giorno intero.

Se amate l’azione a sfondo politico questo libro fa decisamente al caso vostro. Qualcuno ha detto che sembra di vedere un film, sono decisamente d’accordo: è una sceneggiatura perfetta. La tensione narrativa regge per tutto l tempo e i colpi di scena non si faranno attendere così come non vi abbandonerà mai questa sgradevole sensazione di attualità, è veramente possibile che tutto ciò avvenga? Mi piacerebbe dirvi di no. Dalla trama non potevamo aspettarci niente di meno, del resto parliamo dell’autore di “House of Cards” (se avete letto i libri o visto la serie TV sapete di cosa parliamo), così come il colpo di scena finale che vi lascerà a bocca aperta.

Non vi dirò altro ovviamente ma se, come me avete confidenza con Londra, sarà letteralmente come stare al fianco di Harry Jones in questa battaglia contro il tempo. Vi innamorerete del protagonista dopo poche pagine, se non all’istante e difficilmente non vorrete continuare a leggere gli altri libri della serie a lui dedicata. E’ sicuramente un personaggio controverso, detestabile certo, ma assolutamente indispensabile per uscire da questo momento angosciante nel quale una intera nazione, se non il mondo intero, è tenuta sotto scacco.

Se vi abbiamo intrigato gli altri due libri della serie di Harry Jones sono: “Attacco dalla Cina” e “L’eroe riluttante”.

[Susanna Bassano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dall’autore di House of cards, un altro libro di fantapolitica, questa volta ambientato a Londra: nel corso di una cerimonia alla presenza della Regina e di suo figlio che si svolge nella Camera dei Lords , tutti presenti vengono presi in ostaggio da esponenti di una oscura tribù afgana.
Luoghi, personaggi e circostanze vengono descritti con tale accuratezza che al lettore sembra di partecipare dal vivo all’avvenimento e questo è senz’altro il pregio del libro, la capacità di trascinarti in una vicenda carica di tensione e potenzialmente plausibile.
Non manca Lui, l’eroe simpatico e intelligente, Harry Jones, cui spetta il compito di condurre gli imbambolati politici verso le scelte necessarie.
L’# 1 sulla copertina del libro, ci promette nuove avventure per questo ‘eroe per caso’.
Tra i convitati alla cerimonia sono presenti solo due figure veramente esistenti, la regina Elisabetta e suo figlio Carlo, personaggi trattati con il dovuto rispetto ma che sembrano avulsi dal gioco politico, laddove ci si aspetterebbe da loro una maggiore incisività, sembrano intenti soprattutto a rinfacciarsi antiche incomprensioni.
Non guasta una ironica critica ‘politically correct ‘ al sistema politico occidentale, ma a farne le spese sembrano essere soprattutto figure chiamate alla ribalta dall’emergenza e destinate poi a ritirarsi in secondo piano.
Ci sono ovviamente anche tante incongruenze e la conclusione lascia qualche interrogativo non risolto, ma il romanzo è ben scritto e altamente godibile per un pomeriggio estivo.

[Andrea Tapparo · Rating 3 out of 5]

La storia è interessante e carina (cosa se la regina viene presa in ostaggio), è più un dramma politico che un libro di azione come può sembrare dalla trama (di azione ce n'è poca ma descritta bene). Ciò che davvero non mi è piaciuto sono i personaggi, uno più odioso dell'altro. Ma davvero l'autore pensa che i personaggi arroganti, sicuri di sé e infallibili siano ancora di moda e piacciano ancora al pubblico? Sono finiti i tempi di Horatio Kane! Il protagonista è il personaggio principale più fastidioso e insopportabile che abbia mai visto: un soldato eroe politico di successo milionario ma in grado di fare tutto che è amato dai sottoposti ma odiato dai superiori perché non li ascolta e fa sempre di testa sua e ha una ex moglie carogna con cui si odiano perché le coppie felici sono per pussies. Wow. Nel libro fa tutto lui, qualunque aspetto dell'indagine è risolto da lui e non ne sbaglia una, mentre gli altri personaggi sembrano tutti degli idioti incompetenti vicino a lui, fino ad arrivare senza alcun motivo apparente alla soluzione presentata nell'epilogo, la parte più allucinata, sbagliata e insensata della trama che altrimenti sarebbe molto carina.
Sono incuriosito dal secondo libro ma non reggerei un altro capitolo con Harry Jones.

[Gayathri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yet another first read of the author. A political thriller which is another first read in the genre. The story is set in Britain backdrop, begins with The Lord's day. Few minutes after the start of the lord's day celebrations, people in the house of lords including the queen and Prince were under attack by terrorist. Harry Jones with experience in army and politics and also a man known for not bending down for anyone's will come to help and rescue. The home secretary has taken control over the condition as president was in house of lords
What happens to people on house of lords? Do they meet the demands put forth by terrorist? The answers to this question makes rest of the story

[Meg Lynch · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick, compelling read, occasional improbable plotting. But the thing that really bugged me was that he really doesn't like (elected) women in power -- the queen is okay, but she is hereditary, and Dame Celia Blessing is okay because of an accident of birth or appointment. Nor does he like his wife much -- their side story is a distraction and does not add to the plotting. Don't know if I'll read others in the Harry Jones series.

[Nicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting "what if..." plotline, but cardboard cut-out characters and lazy, cliched writing - the Home Secretary refilling her empty whisky glass with her tears made me roll my eyes. Definite whiff of misogyny about the female characters too.

The author should have stuck to the action and spared us the emotional, angsty scenes with Harry and his wife, the Queen and his self-pitying Prince Charles, to name but a few.

This book could have down with some judicious editing.

[Marco · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very predictable, the view on abortion included. This novel speaks of "god, country, family" in such a boring way. The main protagonist strives to be such an alpha man without trying (the author is trying for him), he is just so bi-dimensional and common tha he is easily fogettable. Also the way the royals are depicted, with the best light... but of course he is a pesonal friend of the current King. Again, so predictable.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am following the queens reading room on Instagram and try to pick one genre from each season that I would normally not read. The Lord’s Day was one. This book was excellent. I have always loved English history and chose this book as it was about the opening of Parliament. Although it is fiction, the author is a member of the House of Lords where the story takes place so a lot of the pageantry is true. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in reading about English history.

[Shaz Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

First Dobbs book and really enjoyed it. Sometimes it reminded me of a die hard film where Harry is in his underwear dealing with terrorists who hold the Queen and house of Lords to hostage. Enjoyed yhf pace of the book and just the right length.

[neil fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Original

Well at least a use for the house of lords. One part of the plot I cannot accept is that they knew how to use the chemical toilet without the seat being warmed. Enjoyable lots of innuendo , and believable statements.

[Alessandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro molto bello in generale. Mi piace la descrizione delle 24+ ore del rapimento, descrizioni complete che permettono di immedesimarsi nel racconto. Ci sono solo in alcuni punti delle descrizioni un po' troppo lunghe per un singolo argomento, che rallentano il libro.

[Mitzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

THE LORDS’ DAY by Michael Dobbs is an exhilarating read! With gripping twists and dynamic characters, Dobbs crafts a thrilling narrative that keeps you hooked till the very end. A must-read for any fan of political thrillers!

[Steve Hawes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Harry Jones read in “The Lord’s Day”!

A must read book by Michael Dobbs that was equally as good as the Francis Urquart series! Looking forward to the 2nd Harry Jones book. The Edge of Madness.

[fabiulino · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tutto molto bello, ma un finale più lungo, no?