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

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

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