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In Ian Fleming's thrilling second novel, Live and Let Die, James Bond faces one of his most dangerous missions yet. Fresh off his success in Casino Royale, 007 is sent to New York City, where he encounters Mr. Big, a ruthless underworld kingpin with ties to the criminal organization SMERSH. Mr. Big is no ordinary villain; he's a formidable and cunning opponent who uses voodoo as a weapon to manipulate and control his empire. The story takes Bond from the streets of Harlem to the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, where danger lurks at every turn. Bond must navigate a deadly world of espionage and deception, where his enemies are as varied as they are lethal. Mr. Big has built an empire on fear, superstition, and violence, and Bond must use all his skills to bring him down. Assisting Bond is the beautiful and mysterious Solitaire, a woman with a unique gift for seeing the future. She's trapped in Mr. Big's web, and her fate is tied to Bond's success. As the action intensifies, Bond and Solitaire find themselves on a high-stakes chase through exotic locations, from the glittering casinos of Florida to the dangerous coral reefs of Jamaica. Live and Let Die is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat adventure that showcases Fleming's mastery of the spy thriller genre. With its vivid descriptions, complex characters, and relentless suspense, this novel delves into the dark side of international crime and showcases the ruthless world that Bond inhabits. For fans of espionage, intrigue, and high-octane action, this is a classic tale that doesn't disappoint.

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Ian Lancaster Fleming was born in London on 28 May 1908 and was educated at Eton College before spending a formative period studying languages in Europe. His first job was with Reuters news agency, followed by a brief spell as a stockbroker. On the outbreak of the Second World War he was appointed assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence, Admiral Godfrey, where he played a key part in British and Allied espionage operations. After the war he joined Kemsley Newspapers as Foreign Manager of The Sunday Times, running a network of correspondents who were intimately involved in the Cold War. His first novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953 and introduced James Bond, Special Agent 007, to the world. The first print run sold out within a month. Following this initial success, he published a Bond title every year until his death. His own travels, interests and wartime experience gave authority to everything he wrote. Raymond Chandler hailed him as 'the most forceful and driving writer of thrillers in England.' The fifth title, From Russia With Love, was particularly well received and sales soared when President Kennedy named it as one of his favourite books. The Bond novels have sold more than 100 million copies and inspired a hugely successful film franchise which began in 1962 with the release of Dr No, starring Sean Connery as 007. The Bond books were written in Jamaica, a country Fleming fell in love with during the war and where he built a house, 'Goldeneye'. He married Ann Rothermere in 1952. His story about a magical car, written in 1961 for their only child, Caspar, went on to become the well-loved novel and film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Fleming died of heart failure on 12 August 1964. www.ianfleming.com

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