Octopussy

What is the setting of Octopussy by Ian Fleming?

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An attractive feature of the narrative is that, using the device of James Bond on assignment, the settings of the different stories vary widely. Inevitably, the description of each locale is presented in a knowledgeable and expert way, whether it is underwater tropical reefs in Jamaica, the foothills of the Tyrolean Alps, a fine art auction in London, or the boundary between East and West Berlin. Each setting is an integral part of the corresponding story. One feature, common to all stories, is the quintessential British flavor of both the hero, James Bond, and the environment at his headquarters. Typically, the rational for each adventure is described in the form of instructions from M at the Secret Service Headquarters, located in the British Government complex called Whitehall in Central London.