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Licence Renewed is a James Bond novel by John Gardner, first published in 1981. It was the first original Bond continuation novel published after Ian Fleming's death and presents a new mission for MI6 agent James Bond outside Fleming's own series of novels. The title signals the book's role in restarting the literary franchise, while Gardner retained the established spy-thriller setting, Bond's professional identity, and espionage, investigation, and action as central elements.
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What is Licence Renewed?
Licence Renewed is a James Bond novel by John Gardner, first published in 1981. It was the first original Bond continuation novel published after Ian Fleming's death.
Who wrote Licence Renewed?
John Gardner wrote Licence Renewed. The novel presents a new mission for MI6 agent James Bond outside Ian Fleming's original sequence of Bond novels.
Is Licence Renewed part of Ian Fleming's original Bond series?
No. It is an original continuation novel by John Gardner, published after Fleming's death, rather than a novel written by Fleming himself.
Why is the title Licence Renewed significant?
The title signals that James Bond's continuing role as an MI6 agent is being renewed in a new literary series. The 1981 publication marked the start of Gardner's original Bond continuation novels.
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