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The Soldier and the Christmas Tree by Simon Ward, From IFP
MaxCasino
United States
Memorandum sent 8/5/2025
Classification: Gold level (For Your Eyes Only)
To our agents in the field,
Today, May 8th, is Victory in Europe Day – also known as VE Day – which marks Germany’s official surrender in 1945 at the close of the Second World War. Indeed, 2025 marks 80 years since the end of the war. It is a chance to reflect, and to celebrate the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. After all, our service knows a thing or two about the sacrifices required to ensure the safety of a nation.
As we look to the past, Ian Fleming Publications have just shared word of a new book that they’ll be publishing this autumn, inspired by a true story. Are you familiar with the tale of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree? You should be: the Chief of Staff does so enjoy telling it at our annual Christmas party. For those not in the know, Ian Fleming was one of the key figures in a military operation that resulted in a Christmas tree being placed in Trafalgar Square, commencing the annual tradition that endures to this day.
The Soldier and the Christmas Tree, publishing on September 25th, takes this story as its seed and from there weaves a heartwarming tale of family, war, and the magic of Christmas. A perfect seasonal read, this gorgeous hardback novella will also include an essay on the real-life historical incident, and will be sized to fit perfectly within a stocking.
In other news, if the walls of your living quarters are looking a little bare, then do take a look at the new limited edition art print available from artist Michael Gillette, featuring the cover design for his 2024 hardback edition of Casino Royale – it’s as beautiful as Vesper herself.
Agents are reminded that The Hook and the Eye, the new Felix Leiter adventure by Raymond Benson, will begin releasing as a digital serial later this month. You can catch up with the briefing about it here.
And finally for those of you who are UK-based and looking to expand your digital library, be aware that during the month of May you can pick up Agent Kim Sherwood’s thrilling A Spy Like Me for just 99p on Kindle here.
Merry Christmas,
Miss Moneypenny
Classification: Gold level (For Your Eyes Only)
To our agents in the field,
Today, May 8th, is Victory in Europe Day – also known as VE Day – which marks Germany’s official surrender in 1945 at the close of the Second World War. Indeed, 2025 marks 80 years since the end of the war. It is a chance to reflect, and to celebrate the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. After all, our service knows a thing or two about the sacrifices required to ensure the safety of a nation.
As we look to the past, Ian Fleming Publications have just shared word of a new book that they’ll be publishing this autumn, inspired by a true story. Are you familiar with the tale of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree? You should be: the Chief of Staff does so enjoy telling it at our annual Christmas party. For those not in the know, Ian Fleming was one of the key figures in a military operation that resulted in a Christmas tree being placed in Trafalgar Square, commencing the annual tradition that endures to this day.
The Soldier and the Christmas Tree, publishing on September 25th, takes this story as its seed and from there weaves a heartwarming tale of family, war, and the magic of Christmas. A perfect seasonal read, this gorgeous hardback novella will also include an essay on the real-life historical incident, and will be sized to fit perfectly within a stocking.
In other news, if the walls of your living quarters are looking a little bare, then do take a look at the new limited edition art print available from artist Michael Gillette, featuring the cover design for his 2024 hardback edition of Casino Royale – it’s as beautiful as Vesper herself.
Agents are reminded that The Hook and the Eye, the new Felix Leiter adventure by Raymond Benson, will begin releasing as a digital serial later this month. You can catch up with the briefing about it here.
And finally for those of you who are UK-based and looking to expand your digital library, be aware that during the month of May you can pick up Agent Kim Sherwood’s thrilling A Spy Like Me for just 99p on Kindle here.
Merry Christmas,
Miss Moneypenny
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