This gets him into trouble when the French outlaw prostitution. Le Chiffre has used Soviet money meant for a Communist controlled trade union to invest in brothels. The main story is between James Bond, British secret agent 007, and Le Chiffre, an agent controlled by the Communist Russians. There are several story lines in the book. The story is full of car chases, torture and sex as Bond's evolution into an international spy is revealed. Other events lead to his renewed commitment to his job, which is a lifestyle more than a profession.
This is just the beginning of Bond's journey. He escapes death several times but eventually defeats Le Chiffre. Bond accepts a mission to defeat a Russian agent, Le Chiffre, in a card game. It tells the story of one man, James Bond, and his evolution into a committed spy and secret agent.
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming is a spy thriller set during the Cold War.
