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Casino Royale

A James Bond Novel

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Casino Royale

By: Ian Fleming
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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Read by Richard Armitage

JAMES BOND PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF CHANCE IN IAN FLEMING’S LEGENDARY FIRST 007 NOVEL

“Le Chiffre” is a ruthless operative and the accountant for a soviet SMERSH cell in France, but he’s on the verge of disaster after gambling away his client’s money. Taking the last of his stash, he lures a dozen wealthy players to a high-stakes baccarat game, hoping to hustle his way whole.

The British Secret Service would like to see this red thorn plucked from the hide of Europe, and sends their best card sharp, James Bond, to bankrupt Le Chiffre for good.

With the cards running against him and SMERSH operatives threatening to kill him and his beautiful ally, Vesper Lynd, 007 needs his luck to turn before he wagers away their lives.

©1953 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
Action & Adventure Classics Espionage Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense
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Classic Spy Fiction • Engaging Storyline • Excellent Narration • Intricate Details • Complex Hero • Timeless Tale
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Ian Fleming gets the Armitage treatment and it's another must listen. Get your ears ready.

Armitage. Richard Armitage.

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Richard Armitage is an absolute delight to listen too. The story is fantastic, but the way he reads it makes it all the better.

Richard Armitage

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Enjoyable story on the whole. however the last numbers or chapters do drag on longer then I feel they need to. and bonds thoughts on woman in this book do not always match up with modern senceabilies so may offend some

a simpler time a roughter man

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I’m not a Bond connoisseur but decided to get this to understand his origins. Some parts were exceptional, especially the baccarat scene. Not my favorite spy novel ever, but Bond fans should find it interesting for what it is.

Good intro to James Bond

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the original James Bond story. dip your toes and immerse yourself in the story that started a world wide phenomenon. you won't regret it, still I've of the best even after all these years

the original

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Even though I have seen the movie, the book kept me very entertained.

The only t thing I don't like about this book is the torture, I can't believe this was written 71 years ago. It makes still cringe today.

A great story that started it all.

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I've always been a big James Bond fan so I recommend these books to anyone looking for a edge of your seat style story.

The suspense

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Loved diving into this story with the narration. Story is just pure spy fun! Going to the next one.

Excellent narration

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Interesting story telling. Classic Bond. The book that started it all is a great listen.

Classic

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Engaging story. Enjoyed getting to learn who this Bond is and how he thinks. Performance is great and makes you feel like your listening to Bond. However, the reading is slow with lots of pausing. I listened at x1.25 speed and that helped, but even then the pausing at times seemed long. It is a great book and the performance makes you think it's Bond.

Superb Start to the Series

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