House of Cards is a poignant and emotionally rich novel by bestselling author Sudha Murty. The story follows Mridula, a compassionate and principled woman from a small village, who marries Sanjay, an ambitious doctor. Together, they move to the city in pursuit of a better life. But as Sanjay’s career advances, his values begin to change, and he is lured by wealth, power, and unethical shortcuts.

Torn between love and principles, Mridula must decide whether to compromise her beliefs or walk away from a life that no longer reflects the values they once shared. Through this deeply human story, Sudha Murty explores the emotional price of ambition, the fragility of relationships, and the moral dilemmas faced in modern life.