Casino Royale

About this book

In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world Ian Flemings agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent whos been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. One of SMERSHs 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 wont 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 Flemings 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.