{"product_id":"9780007596485","title":"Children of the Master","description":"\u003cp\u003eONE DOOMED PRIME MINISTER.\u003cbr\u003eTWO WOULD-BE SUCCESSORS.\u003cbr\u003eBUT WHO’S PULLING THE STRINGS?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second novel from Britain’s foremost political commentator is a thrillingly intimate look at the inner workings of Whitehall, and who really controls party politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Labour Party has unexpectedly won a narrow majority in the 2018 general election. But the new government is weak and divided, its unpopular leader embattled in the House of Commons. A group of eminent figures from the party’s past see an opportunity to re-establish their grip over its future by replacing the prime minister with a figurehead they can manipulate to their own ends. But who will they choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo possible candidates emerge from the recent intake of MPs: David Petrie, a self-made Scot with a working-class background and a troubled personal history; and Caroline Phillips, a high-flying Londoner whose complicated private life could be either her greatest handicap, or her greatest asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal at the Palace of Westminster, both must struggle with the sacrifices and compromises they will have to make if they are to seize the greatest political prize of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his second novel, Andrew Marr draws on his unrivalled inside knowledge of British politics to expose the foibles, duplicities and absurdities of those we elect to govern us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Marr, the bestselling author, presents a literary thriller that has been long-listed for its unique portrayal of British politics. This top fiction book, filled with action and urban adventure, is a testament to Marr's award-winning storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Mick Herron (Slow Horses), Robert Peston (The Crash), Imogen Robertson (The House), Jonathan Coe (The Proof of My Innocence), and Tom Bradby (Yesterday's Spy).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Marr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889132163221,"sku":"9780007596485","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007596485_33b41b6e-212e-4eea-97ec-ee7c2b0b3804.jpg?v=1776888420","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007596485","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}