On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Published in 1963, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is the tenth novel, and eleventh book, written by Ian Fleming featuring the infamous British Secret Service agent, Commander James Bond. First published in 1963, On Her Majesty’s Service is the second book of what is known as the “Blofeld Trilogy” which picks up the story from Thunderbolt. The plot revolves around Bond’s continued pursuit of Ernest Stavro Blofeld and the private criminal organization SPECTRE. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is followed by You Only Live Twice.


Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 - August 12, 1964), the inventive mind behind one of fiction’s most renowned characters, James Bond, was a British author, journalist and naval intelligence officer. His internationally acclaimed Bond stories — full of violence, spying, espionage, colorful locations and beautiful women — are worldwide bestsellers and have been the source material for many Hollywood films. In addition to 12 James Bond novels. Fleming also authored 9 short stories. In 2008, The Times ranked Fleming 14th on the list of “The 50 greatest British writers since 1945”.