Casino Royale

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first in the series about James Bond, the famous Agent 007, and laid the groundwork for subsequent Bond novels and films.
• The main antagonist of the book, Le Chiffre, is a financier working for Soviet intelligence, reflecting the tense relations between the West and the East during the Cold War period.
• The book introduces Vesper Lynd, who becomes the first woman James Bond falls in love with, and her betrayal leaves a deep mark on his life.
• Casino Royale differs from many other Bond books in that it focuses more on the psychological aspects and inner experiences of the main character.
• Ian Fleming wrote the novel inspired by his own experience working in British intelligence during World War II.
• The book has been adapted into several films, including the 2006 film of the same name starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, which served as a reboot of the Bond film series.