{"product_id":"goldfinger-by-ian-fleming-rare-books","title":"Goldfinger by Ian Fleming (Rare books)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"130\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"438\" class=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eGoldfinger\u003c\/em\u003e, British secret agent James Bond faces off against one of his most formidable and memorable adversaries: Auric Goldfinger, a wealthy, eccentric gold smuggler with a sinister plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"742\" class=\"\"\u003eThe novel opens with Bond returning from a mission in Mexico and becoming suspicious of Goldfinger’s activities. After catching him cheating at cards, Bond is assigned by M (his superior at MI6) to investigate Goldfinger further. His mission leads him across Europe and eventually to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1179\" class=\"\"\u003eBond uncovers Goldfinger’s grand plan—\"Operation Grand Slam\"—a scheme to break into Fort Knox and render the U.S. gold reserve radioactive, thereby increasing the value of Goldfinger’s own holdings. With the help of a woman pilot named Pussy Galore, Bond attempts to thwart this plot. Along the way, Bond also confronts Oddjob, Goldfinger’s mute and deadly Korean henchman known for his lethal steel-brimmed bowler hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1308\" class=\"\"\u003eThe novel combines espionage, suspense, and action, all set against Cold War anxieties and the backdrop of international crime.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1521\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1873\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eIan Fleming\u003c\/strong\u003e (1908–1964) was a British author, journalist, and former naval intelligence officer, best known for creating the iconic spy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eJames Bond\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known by his code number 007. Born in London, Fleming served in British Naval Intelligence during World War II, which provided him with the background and inspiration for his spy thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2235\" class=\"\"\u003eHe began writing the Bond novels in 1952, starting with \u003cem data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e. His blend of high-stakes espionage, exotic settings, seductive women, and stylish detail turned the series into a global phenomenon. Fleming wrote 12 Bond novels and 2 short story collections before his death. His work has inspired one of the most successful film franchises of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253238948026,"sku":"346CXBI0X-Used","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/222_684b2908-98ba-4657-b655-787230ab54df.jpg?v=1760980113","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/goldfinger-by-ian-fleming-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}