Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
A James Bond Novel
A British secret agent is tasked with bankrupting a French communist and paymaster of a Russian secret agency at a high-stakes card game in a casino. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he encounters a beautiful woman who is being blackmailed by the enemy. The agent must outwit his opponents and survive numerous attempts on his life, all while grappling with his growing feelings for the woman.
The 430th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192-240
- Words
- 58,240
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 66th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )