Bond is supported in his endeavours by Vesper Lynd, a member of his own service, as well as Felix Leiter of the CIA and René Mathis of the French Deuxième Bureau. The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian secret service.
Published in 1953, it is the first James Bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by Fleming, followed by numerous continuation Bond novels by other authors. Any questions please get in touch.Ĭasino Royale is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming. There is some chipping to tip and tail of spine and some marking to rear. The jacket is the second issue with Sunday Times review on front flap, (latter copies of the 1st edition were issued with this jacket). There is a slight spine lean and some wear to lettering on the spine. First impression from 1953 in second issue (1953) jacket. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)Ĭasino Royale by Ian Fleming.
