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Charles Higson
Charles Higson writes the Young Bond series, which features titles like SilverFin, Blood Fever, and Double Or Die. These books follow James Bond's adventures during his teenage years.
By Royal Command
Synopsis
After uncovering a dangerous secret in the Alps, James Bond returns to the rigid halls of Eton only to find himself the target of a deadly conspiracy. Forced to flee across a pre-war Europe on the brink of chaos, he must rely on a mysterious Irish girl named Roan to stay alive. This final chapter of his school days marks the moment a boy begins to harden into the world's most famous spy.
Genres
Characters
James BondProtagonist
Roan PowerSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Does By Royal Command conclude the Young Bond series?
This novel serves as the fifth and final installment in the Young Bond series, bringing James Bond's school-day adventures to a definitive close.
Is there a recommended reading order for the Young Bond books?
While each book presents a self-contained adventure, reading them in publication order, starting with SilverFin, allows for a continuous development of James Bond's character and experiences.
How does this book connect to Ian Fleming's original James Bond novels?
By Royal Command, like the other Young Bond novels, explores the formative years of James Bond, providing backstory and character development that subtly foreshadows the iconic spy from Ian Fleming's later works.