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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Casino Royale

Book • 1953

In *Casino Royale*, Ian Fleming introduces James Bond, a suave and supercompetent British spy.

Bond is dispatched to the French casino town of Royale-les-Eaux to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a ruthless Russian agent who has embezzled Soviet funds.

The mission involves a high-stakes game of baccarat, and if Bond succeeds, Le Chiffre will likely be executed by his Soviet paymasters.

The novel also delves into Bond's relationship with Vesper Lynd, a mysterious and beautiful agent, and features elements of espionage, torture, and a bitter twist at the end.

The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the casino scenes, Bond's introspective nature, and the philosophical discussions on good and evil.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Chris Winterbauer

Nicholas Shakespeare

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as the book where Sir Ian Fleming invented the Vesper martini.

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Mentioned by

Albert Mohler

when discussing the James Bond franchise and its origins.

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Mentioned by

Andy Greenberg

as the movie where Bond has a straight flush hand that could be replicated by hacking the card shuffler.

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Josh references the parody version in relation to Woody Allen.

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Recommended by

Charlie Higson

as the first Ian Fleming James Bond book to read, highlighting its importance in establishing the Bond character.

Mentioned by

Chris Winterbauer

as the author of the James Bond novels, starting with "Casino Royale".

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Mentioned by

Chris Vernon

while describing a sophisticated cheating scheme at a poker game.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

and

Tom Holland

when discussing the evolution of James Bond and its reflection of societal changes.

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Referenced as a film involving a dramatic poker game, particularly the final hand.

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Mentioned by

Nicholas Shakespeare

to compare parallels between Ian Fleming's life and le Carré's, noting Fleming wrote it in two months.

The Book Club: Remembering John Le Carre

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