"House of Cards" offers an exhilarating dive into the adrenaline-packed world of Wall Street just before its collapse. Cohan's narrative feels like you're right there on the trading floor, amidst the chaotic world where immense riches and catastrophic risks are part of the daily routine. If you're fascinated by the intricate details of financial meltdowns and the high-stakes gambles that topple empires, this detailed, behind-the-scenes exploration of Bear Stearns' demise won't disappoint.

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• Financial Times Business Book of the Year Nominee for Longlist (2009)

With unprecedented access to the people at the eye of the financial storm, William Cohan tells the outrageous story of how Wall Street's entire house of cards came crashing down. 'Gripping ...high drama ...riveting, edge-of-the-seat reading' - Michio Kakutani, "The New York Times".

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