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Secret City

The Capital Files
By Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann
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Secret City by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann explores a gripping political thriller set within the Australian capital's corridors of power. The novel delves into the deep and often dark political machinations as a journalist uncovers a government conspiracy. Filled with intrigue and high stakes, it paints an intense picture of deception and power struggles in a world where secrets are currency.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to political thrillers that delve into complex plots with espionage and a rich tapestry of intrigue. Set against a backdrop of political machinations in Australia, it offers an exciting narrative blended with suspense and edge-of-your-seat twists that will keep you captivated.

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The three novels that inspired the acclaimed Foxtel/Netflix series condensed into one compelling thriller.

When seasoned journalist Harry Dunkley is slipped a compromising photograph of a federal MP one frosty Canberra morning, he knows he is onto something big. But the deeper Harry investigates, the more he realises that this photograph is merely the hint of a larger conspiracy at work, and a secret its guardians are willing to kill to protect.

'There are more spies in Canberra than anywhere else in the country' - Chris Uhlmann

'I'd always had this idea of writing a political thriller' - Steve Lewis

'Given the fact that the books are set in Canberra (the capital of Australia), the novels' authors definitely have some solid background in the city's political workings' - Bustle.com

'Political insiders Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann bring biting wit and behind-the-headlines insight to this sharply observed novel ... House of Cards, Canberra style' - Sunday Canberra Times

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Secret City by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann is praised for its engaging political intrigue and sharp insight into the workings of government. Readers appreciate the compelling plot and well-developed characters that keep the suspense high throughout the story. The narrative is often noted for its clever blend of fact and fiction, capturing the essence of political drama with an authentic touch.

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ISBN: 9781460757215

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Steve Lewis arrived in Canberra in late 1992 and spent the next two decades tormenting the nation's political elite. He worked as a political reporter for the Australian Financial Review, the Australian and News Corp metro papers, and is currently senior adviser at Newgate Communications.  Chris Uhlmann is one of Australia's best-known political broadcasters. He won a Walkley award for broadcast interviewing in 2008 and is highly respected for for the quality of his reporting and analysis as political editor of ABC News.

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