Lobbyist

'He may be a bastard. But he's our bastard.'

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

AvLionel Zetter

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Parliamentary lobbyist Damian Beaufortis a professional manipulator – clever, charming, ruthless – but when Labourwins power his Tory-heavy agency spirals towards bankruptcy. And the rest ofhis life looks like going the same way. Salvation comes not from booze or sex – despite his bestefforts – but a far less likely quarter: the UK’s Secret IntelligenceService. It also comes at a cost. Beaufort finds himself entangled in a lethal web ofconflicts: an internecine turf war between MI5 and MI6; underhand Westminstermanoeuvrings; Eurocrats bent on reversing Brexit; and, seemingly pulling allthe strings, the sinister head of Russia’s FSB.Soon the lobbyist-turned-spy isn’t just fighting to save hisagency, his reputation and his country. He’s fighting for his life, and he’sfighting for revenge. First-time author Lionel Zetter brings dazzling insiderknowledge to bear in this fast-moving contemporary thriller with a totallyunexpected denouement in the Chamber of the House of Commons.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-10-01
Mått129 x 198 x 28 mm
Vikt370 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor336
FörlagNine Elms Books
ISBN9781910533833

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Lionel Zetter has beeninvolved in politics and lobbying for more than forty years. As the son of adiplomat, his childhood was spent travelling the world. He read History andthen Strategic Studies at Sussex University, where, like many before and since,he was approached to join MI6. Lionel has been a specialadviser and a policy fellow at the Cabinet Office. His political life hasincluded being an election agent and an elected local councillor. As aparliamentary candidate in the 2005 general election he fought Edmonton, butEdmonton fought back…He has won multipleprofessional awards and has headed up three communications industry tradebodies and given evidence to various government committees. He has writtenbooks on political campaigning and lobbying. He is a martial artist, and afailed restaurateur. Lionel is married with three children and lives in northLondon. The Lobbyist is his first novel.

‘Does for political lobbying what Hannibal Lecter did fora quiet night’s sleep.’ Michael Dobbs - Creator of novel and TV seriesHouse of Cards‘Lionel Zetter has been on the political scene foras long as I have. He knows what he is writing about, and this is a crackinggood read!’ Iain Dale - Broadcaster, writer and editor‘Lobbying is the underbelly of politics. Thenovelist needs to understand it. Zetter does.’ Matthew Parris - Politicalcommentator & columnist'Too close to the truth for the comfort ofsome.' Paul Staines - Founder Guido Fawkes website‘…Zetter's cracking novel lifts the lid on thisseedy, scary underworld.’ Paul Routledge - Political correspondentand columnist‘Lionel Zetter is a consummate insider… This is hisfirst work of fiction but I guarantee it won’t be his last.’ Steve Norris- Former government minister and mayoral candidate, and entrepreneur‘… he knows politics inside out. He also hasa fertile imagination – or at least I hope so!’ SteveBarclay - MP and former cabinet minister‘Great stuff, highly recommended.’ EdwinaCurrie - Former government minister and novelist‘Zetter’s Westminster runs on sex, drugs and booze– who knew?’ Dr Ian Twinn - Former MP and MEP‘… a compelling read’ Mark Field - Formergovernment minister and author“A spicy take on the world of lobbying and publicaffairs by someone who knows it inside out.” Tim Bale - Professorof Politics“This is a book for everyone - insiders or not -and as we join Damian Beaufort on his dangerous, thrilling journey, you won'twant to put it down.” Lord Black of Brentwood