Casino Royale
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Ian Fleming
In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming's agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who's been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. One of SMERSH's most deadly operatives, the man known only as "Le Chiffre," has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be "retired" by his paymasters in Moscow. But what if the cards won't cooperate? After a brutal night at the gaming tables, Bond soon finds himself dodging would-be assassins, fighting off brutal torturers, and going all-in to save the life of his beautiful female counterpart, Vesper Lynd. Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Fleming's inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers. The text in this edition has been restored by the Fleming family company Ian Fleming Publications, to reflect the work as it was originally published. www.ianfleming.com
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Author
Ian Fleming
Pages
178
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Published Date
2012-10-16
ISBN
1612185436 9781612185439
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"While the book is not nearly as action packed and technology savvy as the movie (obviously being published in '53), it is still a very good, engaging read. It is explained James Bond a little bit more to me and I got to see more of the man behind the Beretta and dry martini. You got to see him be ruthless and cool sure, but also sensitive and caring ultimately. You also learn where his drive as a double O comes from. It makes sense to start James Bond with this book rather than Dr. No."
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