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The Bond of Cinema Led a Charmed Existence. The Spy Of the Novels Is Less Enviable.

The Bond of Cinema Led a Charmed Existence. The Spy Of the Novels Is Less Enviable.

"James Bond is an habitual loser, for every triumph he pays a price in personal loss."

By John Lawton | May 12, 2025

The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

An exploration of an archetype constantly being drawn into greater geopolitical maneuverings.

By John Lawton | April 18, 2023

Adventures in Historical Fiction: History is Everywhere (And Full of Surprises)

Adventures in Historical Fiction: History is Everywhere (And Full of Surprises)

You could just look up the details you need to know, but historical fiction is much more fun when you let history take you by surprise.

By John Lawton | March 11, 2020

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