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Sportsman, womanizer, naval commander, world-traveler, and spy, the creator of the Cold War's archetypal secret agent was infinitely more complex and interesting than his iconic fictional character, Agent 007. Fleming's wide-ranging and exciting life inevitably provided the plausible backdrop for his Bond novels. Highly regarded in British naval intelligence for his international contacts, he master-minded numerous top secret operations, including ''Golden Eye,'' which is uncovered here for the first time. He was also fundamental in shaping the prototype CIA. 8 weeks before his wedding to Ann O'Neill, the widow of a pal with whom he'd continued a separate affair for fifteen years, Fleming sat down to write his first book, Casino Royale, to be able to soothe his nerves. Thus commenced the long line of Bond novels for which he would earn lasting fame.
