The James Bond Books by Ian Fleming: Moonraker
... when he's on his home turf. One of the best sections of the book is when 007 joins M at Blades. They share an exquisitely described meal that these days might seem quite mundane - Bond orders lamb cutlets with potatoes and peas - but was written while Britain was at the end of post-war rationing and still out of reach for many people. Afterward the meal Bond is partnered with M in a game of bridge against Drax and his partner, and much like the game of baccarat in Casino Royale it is vividly described. As well as the meal and the ... lamb cutlets with potatoes and peas - but was written while Britain was at the end of post-war rationing and still out of reach for many people. Afterward the meal Bond is partnered with M in a game of bridge against Drax and his partner, and much like the game of baccarat in Casino Royale it is vividly described. As well as the meal and the cards, there is also a good car chase. Bond tails Drax's Mercedes from London to Dover and his car - the old supercharged Bentley - is wrecked when Drax's henchman climbs onto the back of a lorry ...
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