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Explore the world of James Bond like never before with Darker Than the Sun, a visually rich travelogue charting 007's journey through six decades of espionage, glamour and adventure.

Whether you're a lifelong Bond aficionado or a curious traveller drawn to the allure of exotic destinations, this book invites you…

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More than anything, I can say I love this book because the authors know 007 and the business of spy movies better than anyone! If you love spy fiction like I do, you need this book because it takes you to wherever James Bond, aka 007, has been.

What I really love is that you don’t need to travel to these places, because this book gives you all the information on the story, how the movies…

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A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.

German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…

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