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  • Role of Honour

  • James Bond (Original Series), Book 4
  • By: John Gardner
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (145 ratings)

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Role of Honour

By: John Gardner
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

"People notice things and word around Whitehall is that Commander Bond is living a shade dangerously - gambling, the new Bentley, er...ladies, money changing hands...."

Following scandal and his shock resignation from Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, James Bond becomes a gun for hire; able, and willing, to sell his lethal skills to the highest bidder. And SPECTRE, it seems, are eager to have the disgraced British super spy on their payroll.

But before he can be fully embraced by his new employer - and deadliest enemy - 007 must first prove his loyalty. And in doing so he must threaten with nuclear annihilation everything he has fought his whole life to defend. Until honor is fully restored....

Gardner's stunning reinvention of Bond secured critical acclaim and blockbusting sales around the world. Role of Honour, the fourth book in the series, kept 007 at No.1.

©1984 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. James Bond and 007 are registered trademarks of Danjaq LLC, used under license by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.
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Very Good and relevant 007

Fine story by Mr. Gardner with believable characters and Bond at his Best! I enjoyed the ride via podcast.

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Hell yeah lol

My second Bond novel by Gardner. I just can’t help but enjoy these. I totally lost track of what was happening in the chaotic final scenes (starting to suspect a confusing climax is something of a Gardner-ism) but I had a blast anyway. Narration is quite solid, as I recall, although it’s been a few months since I listened, so apologies for being light on detail. Bonus points for a scene where Bond plays Warhammer with the villain lol.

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So so

Somewhat dated story lines but still entertaining.
The technology the story uses as its base is amusing compared to today.

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boring pointless bond story

this book has no purpose. it's slow, boring, and low stakes for Bond. I can't recommend at all

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