Goldeneye

From 1946 until the end of his life, Ian Fleming spent two months each year at Goldeneye, the house he had built on the northern coast of Jamaica above a narrow white sand beach. Here, he wrote all the novels and stories featuring James Bond. From his very first visit, Fleming was captivated by Jamaica, which at the time was still a remote corner of the British Empire. Surrounded by enchanting natural beauty, he could forget the English sobriety and the decline of post-colonial Britain. In Jamaica, Fleming found the perfect interplay of old-school British conservatism and an atmosphere of danger and sensuality. This extraordinary blend also influenced his writing and significantly contributed to the success of his works. This biography traces Fleming's life and work through his stays at Goldeneye, linking the development of the man and his work with the political developments of the post-war era, such as the Cold War, Jamaica's path to independence, and the decline of the British Empire.