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From Russia, with Love by Ian Fleming

Published in 1957, “From Russia, with Love” is the fifth entry in the James Bond series authored by Ian Fleming. The narrative revolves around James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, who becomes the target of assassination by Soviet intelligence agencies. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the story unfolds with a…

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Diamonds Are Forever by Ian Fleming

Published in 1956, “Diamonds Are Forever” is the fourth installment in the James Bond series penned by Ian Fleming. The narrative follows James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, as he embarks on an investigation into a diamond smuggling syndicate that funds Soviet espionage operations within the United States. Bond’s pursuit takes him from…

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Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming

Published in 1954, “Live and Let Die” is the second entry in the James Bond series authored by Ian Fleming. The narrative follows James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, as he embarks on a mission to probe the activities of Mr. Big, a notorious gangster who reigns over the criminal underbelly of Harlem,…

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Moonraker by Ian Fleming

Published in 1955, “Moonraker” is the third installment in the James Bond series written by Ian Fleming. The narrative follows James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, as he embarks on an investigation into the activities of Hugo Drax, a millionaire industrialist suspected of cheating at a prestigious London club. Bond’s inquiry leads him…

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Thunderball by Ian Fleming

Published in 1961, “Thunderball” is the ninth installment in the James Bond series penned by Ian Fleming. The narrative follows James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, as he undertakes an investigation into the theft of two nuclear warheads, striving to avert a global catastrophe. The story commences with the mysterious disappearance of a…

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The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming

Published in 1962, “The Spy Who Loved Me” stands as the tenth entry in the James Bond series authored by Ian Fleming. It distinguishes itself by presenting the narrative from the perspective of a young woman named Vivienne Michel. The story unfolds with Vivienne, a Canadian woman, assuming the role of a motel manager in…

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