Forged during the Second World War, the close and abiding
friendship of Robert Harling and Ian Fleming, one of the twentieth
century's most iconic authors, would go on to define the lives and
literature of both men significantly. Their paths first crossed in
1939, and Harling later became Fleming's deputy in the commando
unit dubbed `Fleming's Secret Navy', which was tasked with
obtaining equipment, codebooks and intelligence from the enemy. The
war made fast friends of the two writers, and Fleming would go on
to immortalise Harling in his hugely popular Bond novels
Thunderball and The Spy Who Loved Me. Yet beneath the pair's charm,
charisma and creativity was an altogether darker reality.
Documenting in vivid detail his private exchanges with Fleming,
Harling exposes the personality behind his protagonist - one
tempered by debilitating bouts of depression and a deep-rooted
distrust of women. This extraordinary memoir provides a fascinating
and unprecedented insight into the mind of the creator of James
Bond - from one of those who knew him best.
General
Imprint: |
Biteback Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2020 |
Authors: |
Robert Harling
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Dimensions: |
135 x 195 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78590-547-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78590-547-3 |
Barcode: |
9781785905476 |
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