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Not one i've read as much as some of the others. But straight back into loving it again!
Bond has more of a sense of humour in this, so perhaps Fleming was inspired by how Connery played his character..? Several times he fantasises about Kicking Irma Bunt up her enormous behind!
I also like the fact that Bond doesn't much like his mission. First his irritability at going to the College of Arms and then his unease at having to go undercover as Sir Hilary Bray.
I must say with regard to Irma Bunt, the filmmakers got her casting absolutely spot on with Ilse Steppat. It's like she was ripped from the pages of the book!
Up to the bit where Bond is about to have his cover nearly blown when a fellow agent is caught trespassing at Piz Gloria.
Wonderful stuff!
Bond's exhilarating escape from Piz Gloria is marvellous writing by Fleming! The chapter title is Bloody Snow! Bond is suffering from exhaustion when he reaches the village of Samaden. With SPECTRE agents closing in he is 'rescued' by Tracy. During their escape by road Bond switches a road sign, causing their pursuers to careen over the edge of a precipice.
Back in England Bond is ruining everybody's Christmas day after his shenanigans and close escape from Piz Gloria. Mary Goodnight is happy to assist as she detests Turkey and Plum Pudding! (Anyone ever had Plum Pudding..?)
Bond has Christmas dinner at M's place, where we learn M's hobby is painting watercolours and he thinks Christmas is 'sentimental rubbish' blasting Mrs Hammond for putting Christmas crackers on the dinner table! He also serves some 'very bad Algerian wine' according to Bond!
Then we get the engrossing chapter when 501-head of scientific research section and the minister of agriculture turn up and the four men go over what they think Blofeld is up to. Chemical Warfare! Which Fleming goes into fascinating detail about.
Next up Bond knows what Draco can give him for a wedding present!