Does this page include every Michael Dobbs book?

This catalog lists the Michael Dobbs books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Michael Dobbs series listed separately?

Yes. Each Michael Dobbs series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Michael Dobbs books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Michael Dobbs Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Michael Dobbs books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Michael Dobbs bibliography.

Browse books by Michael Dobbs in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 20 books / 5 series

British author best known for the *House of Cards* political thriller series, which inspired the acclaimed Netflix adaptation. His books have sold millions worldwide. This page provides Michael Dobbs’ books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

Books by Michael Dobbs in Publication Order

1989 House of Cards POoHOCB / 1 Buy

1990 Wall Games POoSN / 1 Buy

1991 Last Man to Die POoSN / 2 Buy

1992 To Play the King POoHOCB / 2 Buy

1994 The Touch of Innocents POoSN / 3 Buy

1995 The Final Cut POoHOCB / 3 Buy

1997 Goodfellowe MP POoTGB / 1 Buy

1997 The Buddha of Brewer Street POoTGB / 2 Buy

2000 Whispers of Betrayal POoTGB / 3 Buy

2002 Winston's War POoWCB / 1 Buy

2003 Never Surrender POoWCB / 2 Buy

2004 Churchill's Hour POoWCB / 3 Buy

2005 Churchill's Triumph POoWCB / 4 Buy

2006 First Lady POoSN / 4 Buy

2007 The Lords' Day POoHJB / 1 Buy

2008 The Edge of Madness POoHJB / 2 Buy

2010 The Reluctant Hero POoHJB / 3 Buy

2011 Old Enemies POoHJB / 4 Buy

2012 The Sentimental Traitor POoHJB / 5 Buy

2013 A Ghost at the Door POoHJB / 6 Buy

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Thomas Goodfellowe Reading Order 3 books / 1997-2000

01 Goodfellowe MP 1997 Buy

02 The Buddha of Brewer Street 1997 Buy

03 Whispers of Betrayal 2000 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 4 books / 1990-2006

01 Wall Games 1990 Buy

02 Last Man to Die 1991 Buy

03 The Touch of Innocents 1994 Buy

04 First Lady 2006 Buy

Harry Jones Reading Order 6 books / 2007-2013

01 The Lords' Day 2007 Buy

02 The Edge of Madness 2008 Buy

03 The Reluctant Hero 2010 Buy

04 Old Enemies 2011 Buy

05 The Sentimental Traitor 2012 Buy

06 A Ghost at the Door 2013 Buy

Winston Churchill Reading Order 4 books / 2002-2005

01 Winston's War 2002 Buy

02 Never Surrender 2003 Buy

03 Churchill's Hour 2004 Buy

04 Churchill's Triumph 2005 Buy

House Of Cards Reading Order 3 books / 1989-1995

01 House of Cards 1989 Buy

02 To Play the King 1992 Buy

03 The Final Cut 1995 Buy

Where to start with Michael Dobbs

What is the best order to read Michael Dobbs books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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