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James Bond seems unable to function after the death of his wife. Determined to restore 007 to the effective agent he used to be, M sends him on a mission to Japan, to the mysterious Castle of Death and into the lair of an old and terrifying enemy. For Bond and Blofeld, this will be their final encounter. Only one of them can survive. This audiobook includes a bonus interview with Martin Jarvis.

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A sensational imagination, informed by style and zest. -- Sunday Times (London) Among the best of the Bond tales. -- Bookman Fleming has set his stamp on the story of action and intrigue...His proper place in literature is with those demi-giants of an earlier day: Jules Verne, Rider Haggard, Conan Doyle. -- Kingsley Amis I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) Legions of Ian Fleming fans who debate the comparative merits of different portrayers of James Bond have a new contender. Narrator Martin Jarvis is every bit as suave and forceful as any movie actor-better even than Sean Connery because he can play every character. Here, a depressed 007, emotionally undone by the murder of his wife, is sent to Japan to convince the chief of the Japanese secret service to ally himself with England. Jarvis' acting chops are on full display as Bond's mood gradually lifts and he alternately charms and battles an international cast, all of whom sound precisely as you hoped they would. This is pure entertainment, perfectly done. -- AudioFile

Legions of Ian Fleming fans who debate the comparative merits of different portrayers of James Bond have a new contender. Narrator Martin Jarvis is every bit as suave and forceful as any movie actor-better even than Sean Connery because he can play every character. Here, a depressed 007, emotionally undone by the murder of his wife, is sent to Japan to convince the chief of the Japanese secret service to ally himself with England. Jarvis' acting chops are on full display as Bond's mood gradually lifts and he alternately charms and battles an international cast, all of whom sound precisely as you hoped they would. This is pure entertainment, perfectly done. -- AudioFile Among the best of the Bond tales. -- Bookman I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) A sensational imagination, informed by style and zest. -- Sunday Times (London) Fleming has set his stamp on the story of action and intrigue...His proper place in literature is with those demi-giants of an earlier day: Jules Verne, Rider Haggard, Conan Doyle. -- Kingsley Amis

Legions of Ian Fleming fans who debate the comparative merits of different portrayers of James Bond have a new contender. Narrator Martin Jarvis is every bit as suave and forceful as any movie actor-better even than Sean Connery because he can play every character. Here, a depressed 007, emotionally undone by the murder of his wife, is sent to Japan to convince the chief of the Japanese secret service to ally himself with England. Jarvis' acting chops are on full display as Bond's mood gradually lifts and he alternately charms and battles an international cast, all of whom sound precisely as you hoped they would. This is pure entertainment, perfectly done. -- AudioFile A sensational imagination, informed by style and zest. -- Sunday Times (London) Among the best of the Bond tales. -- Bookman I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) Fleming has set his stamp on the story of action and intrigue...His proper place in literature is with those demi-giants of an earlier day: Jules Verne, Rider Haggard, Conan Doyle. -- Kingsley Amis

Fleming has set his stamp on the story of action and intrigue...His proper place in literature is with those demi-giants of an earlier day: Jules Verne, Rider Haggard, Conan Doyle. -- Kingsley Amis I can't think of a bad time or place for listening to any of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels...Any of them will have you driving in circles rather than arrive at your destination. -- Times (London) Among the best of the Bond tales. -- Bookman A sensational imagination, informed by style and zest. -- Sunday Times (London) Legions of Ian Fleming fans who debate the comparative merits of different portrayers of James Bond have a new contender. Narrator Martin Jarvis is every bit as suave and forceful as any movie actor-better even than Sean Connery because he can play every character. Here, a depressed 007, emotionally undone by the murder of his wife, is sent to Japan to convince the chief of the Japanese secret service to ally himself with England. Jarvis' acting chops are on full display as Bond's mood gradually lifts and he alternately charms and battles an international cast, all of whom sound precisely as you hoped they would. This is pure entertainment, perfectly done. -- AudioFile

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Ian Fleming (1908-1964) was born in London and educated at Eton and Sandhurst. During World War II, he served in British Naval Intelligence, playing a key role in shaping the prototype CIA. His wide-ranging, fast-paced life would provide the backdrop for his beloved spy novels featuring the perennially charming James Bond. Martin Jarvis has starred in many West End productions and on Broadway in By Jeeves. His screen appearances include Titanic, Murder She Wrote, Miss Marple, Numb3rs, Inspector Morse, and Stargate Atlantis. He is an award-winning audiobook performer and has received an OBE from the Queen for his services to drama.

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