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Apr 10, 2007 | 523 Minutes | Young Adult Buy
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Apr 10, 2007 | ISBN 9780739346983 | Young Adult
523 Minutes
Following his adventures in the Scottish Highlands, James Bond is back at Eton, where he has joined the risk-taking Danger Society. Summer vacation is on the horizon and James is looking forward to the school trip to the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, and the opportunity to spend some time with his reclusive cousin Victor. But all is not as it appears. James soon discovers that the seemingly peaceful island harbors some strange secrets. Before long, Victor’s house has been ransacked and important pieces of artwork have been stolen. He suspects the impetuous millionaire Count Ugo Carnifex may be behind it. But one of his teachers has been acting strangely as well…As a young girl’s life hangs in the balance, it’s up to James to uncover an intricate conspiracy that will take him head-to-head with enemies more ruthless than he could have ever imagined.
Charlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer, painter, and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast… More about Charlie Higson
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