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Publication Date: 29 May 2008 | Series: James Bond

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is the eleventh of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels and sees Bond on the trail of the world’s most deadly man high in the Alps …

When Bond rescues a beautiful, reckless girl from self destruction, he finds himself with a lead on one of the most dangerous men in world – Enrst Stavro Blofeld, the head of SPECTRE. In the snow-bound fastness of his Alpine base, Blofeld is conducting research that could threaten the safety of the world. To thwart the evil genius, Bond must get himself and the vital information he has gathered out of the base and keep away from SPECTRE’s agents. Which may require the help of someone who is both beautiful and a little reckless …

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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is the eleventh of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels and sees Bond on the trail of the world’s most deadly man high in the Alps …

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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: PENGUIN 007 (29 May 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718153944
ISBN-13: 978-0718153946
Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 3.2 x 22.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)

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Bond is what every man would like to be, and what every woman would like to have between her sheets (Raymond Chandler Sunday Times )

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Bond novels 20 May 2002

By Andrew Reitmeyer

Format:Paperback

OHMSS is by far one of the best Bond books that I have read. Full with action scenarios and a look at the softer, loving side of Bond, OHMSS creates an atmosphere that sweeps you up into the secret covert world of the MI6's best agent. For those who are buying this book based off of the movie, you might not be getting exactly what you expect. Bond in OHMSS is much more thoughtful and emotional than the movie Bond. Regardless, this Bond book is one of the best. Its action will thrill you, its emotion will touch you, and its ending will bring you to tears.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two classics in one volume 21 Nov 2004

By Darren Harrison VINE™ VOICE

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I was very excited to hear that Titan was set to deliver even more editions of the James Bond strips that appeared in the pages of The Daily Express in the 1960s and even more pleased to hear that two of my favorite Fleming books - 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' and 'You Only Live Twice' were set to appear in the same edition.
Some years ago, back in the 1980s I had picked up a previous edition of 'Octopussy' that Titan had put together and promptly devoured the book and for years later had wished and wanted to see the rest of the series. Here at last some two decades later I am getting my chance - and am extremely happy about it.
Not only do we get the comic-strip adaptation of the above two books in this one edition, but we also get an introduction by Bond actor George Lazenby (who played the character in the 1969 movie) as well as a discussion of the Fleming books (from 'Doctor No' to 'For Your Eyes Only') and before the beginning of both novels a brief discussion on the background behind the comic-strips and even mention of where the strip deviates from the book which it is adapting.
A word of warning must go out to those who only know the secret agents exploits through the popular series of EON Productions movies. These strips are based on the Fleming novels which are very different from the 007 movies (at least since 1971 onwards). In fact one of the novels adapted here - 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' may be the Fleming novel most faithfully adapted for the movie screens.
Titan Books deserve a great deal of credit for publishing these editions and this one will undoubtedly (and justifiably) become a proud addition to the bookshelves of every self respecting fan of the novels of Ian Fleming and in particular of his most famous creation - James Bond.

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5.0 out of 5 stars James Bond - human being 2 Jan 2003

By K. Narayanan

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If you are used to the James Bond of the movies- this James Bond may come as a bit of a surprise - We see him as a bored bureaucrat on a thankless job, as a bit of a snob, as a hothead turned on by a woman overtaking him, as a loner trying to come to terms with - perish forbid - matrimony!
We follow him as he impersonates a Scottish peer, trying to act as a heraldry expert- We see him struggle to maintain his cover when a colleague is killed in front of him -We also see him meet Sable Basilisk and Griffon Orr Pursuivant, and discover his family motto - "the world is not enough" -
and his crest(3 bezants (balls)-"I am sure that is a valuable bonus")
We meet his prospective father in law, an uncommon criminal with the name of an angel - we follow him through his bloody and desperate ski ride through the Swiss alps- and we are there with him at the end of the book - where Bond takes the girl in his arms and says that they have all the time in the world.
Its not a book with a clean ending - its more like a significant chapter of the James Bond file - The most devastating personally - but as far as saving the world or Britain is concerned, the operation is done "offscreen" so to speak.
And the ending is surely one of the best of all thriller endings.
Riveting stuff- the most gadgety movie can't come near this stuff.
They dont make books or heroes like that anymore...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bonded 18 Nov 2012

By Michael Watson TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

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As a film, this was not one of the best by any means and we never heard of that particular Bond again. Fortunately, David Tennant brings to life James Bond pitting his wits against his arch enemy Blofeld high in the Alps at a certain mountain retreat.

Tennant gives us a Sean Connery-sounding Bond but he has a good range of accents for a whole host of people, from the usual or maybe not so usual Bond girls to Count de Beauville who is desperate, for a while, to have his landed gentry ancestry proven.

If Tennant's French accent leaves a little to be desired, the rest seem pretty good and, after a slow start, the story moves up a gear, providing us with a typical Ian Fleming adventure thriller.

Of course, the writing is dated now and we have come to expect gadgets and superhuman action. Well, the gadgets are just good old basic items, a Gillette blade here, a piece of plastic there and the action is the more traditional but no less effective style from these early days. And then there is the author's approach to how he describes his women: interesting but it shows how far we have moved on, thank goodness.

8 discs means you need quite a bit of time to listen to this book. Fortunately, road travel being what it is today, the book has made three return trips pass by as though I'd hardly left home. Great value, great read/listen!

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5.0 out of 5 stars On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Ian Fleming, read by David Tennant - Happy Christmas Mr Bond... 19 Oct 2012

By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER

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This review is specific to the unabridged audio reading of OHMSS by David Tennant. It contains some plot spoilers.

OHMSS is the eleventh appearance in print (counting the short story collection of For Your Eyes Only as one entry) for Ian Fleming's James Bond. Originally published in 1963 it finds our hero disillusioned with life in the secret service after a year on the trail of the probably dead Blofeld after the events of Thunderball. On the point of resigning, a chance encounter with a girl with the sort of problems that even Bond finds difficult to deal with and uncomfortable changes both of their lives. Soon Bond is on the scent of Blofeld, tracking him down through means as varied as Corsican gangsters and the Royal College of Arms. And along the way Bond falls prey to that which he had always feared, committing an act seemingly out of character that leads to the gripping and numbing finale, with an ending even bleaker than that of Casino Royale.

This has all of Fleming's trademarks, all the qualities that made almost all of his Bond stories great reads. From the off there is a feeling of danger for Bond, either as he and Tracy are kidnapped in the opening pages, or when he is working undercover, with the threat of discovery always in the background, through to big final battle. The action scenes, especially Bond's frantic ski chase, are written with verve and vigour, and leave the reader breathless with excitement. There is character development for Bond - it is interesting to observe him becoming emotionally involved with someone for the first time, as Tracy breaks down the walls surrounding his heart.... There are great descriptive passages, one can almost taste the salt in the air when Bond os on the beach, or feel the cold and see the icy snow spraying up as he is chased through the Alps. I love this aspect of Fleming's writing, very few authors can do such good descriptive work and still keep the action flowing and entertaining. And few authors of action novels bother to colour their tales so richly. Finally there is the feeling of something different. There are not many action thrillers which rely on a knowledge of heraldry, or a visit to the royal college of arms, populated by people with names such as Sable Basilisk! This section, essential to the plot, could have been dry and boring, but Fleming injects it with a little humour and makes it an enjoyable little diversion.

The plot is great, the action thrilling when it comes, the feeling of tension and danger all pervading and gives the book a real edge. The interweaving of Bond's personal life is an ingenious stroke, and lifts this book higher than most of the rest of the series. It is a classic book, worthy of 5 stars.

The audio recording from David Tennant is excellent, getting across the atmosphere and tenseness of the book in a quite thrilling and gripping manner. Tennant's vocal characterisations for all the characters are pretty distinctive, making it easy to follow. His reading really conveys the tenseness, the drama and the excitement of the piece. He has a great voice for this kind of work, full of expression and dramatic intensity. It's about 8 hours long on 8 CDs, collected into a spindle case. I have a few of these audio reading in this range, and they look quite handsome all lined up on the shelf. My only gripe with the series is that the two collections of short stories, For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy, have not been included in the series. There is a short interview with Tennant at the end of the eighth disc regarding his thoughts on the book and its themes. All in all a 5 star production of a 5 star book. Read more ›

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