New James Bond novel in the works with historian Dan Jones to write it

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-05 · by Sean O'Grady

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Dan Jones, an historian known for his works like "Henry V" and "The Plantagenets," is set to write a new James Bond novel titled "All In." The story pays homage to Ian Fleming’s fourth novel, "Diamonds Are Forever," which was published in 1956. Set in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during 1954, the narrative captures a significant moment as Britain was withdrawing from its colonies. The book will be released on December 3 through ianflemingshop.com to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
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Dan Jones, an historian known for his works on Henry V and The Plantagenets, will write a new James Bond novel. This announcement was made on October 5, also recognized as "James Bond Day," marking the premiere date of the first 007 film, Dr No, in 1962. Set in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1954 during a critical period when Britain was withdrawing from colonial rule, the story will pay homage to Fleming's fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever, published 70 years ago in 1956. Jones expressed his excitement and honor at being selected by Ian Fleming Publications to continue the legacy of James Bond, reflecting on his own journey as a reader who dreamed of becoming a writer.

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Bond PERSON · 6× Ceylon GPE · 2× James Bond PERSON · 2× 007 PERSON · 1× British NORP · 1× Dan Jones PERSON · 1× Ian Fleming PERSON · 1× Ian Fleming Publications ORG · 1× Jones PERSON · 1× Sri Lanka GPE · 1×

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“But happiest of all is my inner child – the little boy who was such an avid reader that he went to the library twice on a Saturday, who would read the back of the breakfast cereal box if he ran out of books, and who scarcely dared to dream that he would grow up to be a writer, let alone one who has been asked to Go All In for the National Year of Reading.
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🔮 “But happiest of all is my inner child – the little boy who was such an avid reader that he went to the library twice on a Saturday, who would read the back of the breakfast cereal box if he ran out of books, and who scarcely dared to dream that he would grow up to be a writer, let alone one who has been asked to Go All In for the National Year of Reading.
2026-10-05 · Evening Standard
New James Bond novel in the works with historian Dan Jones to write it · assertive framing

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New James Bond novel in the works with historian Dan Jones to write it All In pays tribute to Bond creator Ian Fleming’s fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever, 70 years after its publication in 1956. asserted
Diamonds → write → 1956
The new story was announced on October 5, known as “James Bond Day” as it was the date the first 007 film – Dr No – premiered in 1962. asserted
film → announce → 1962
The action of the new adventure finds Bond in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1954 as the British are leaving. asserted
British → find → 1954
Jones, the author of other books including Henry V and The Plantagenets, said: “Being asked to write a James Bond story is one of the greatest honours in contemporary fiction. asserted
asked → include → fiction
“I’m very excited to take Bond to Ceylon at such a pivotal moment in world history – and thrilled that Ian Fleming Publications are trusting me to pay tribute to Diamonds Are Forever, which is one of the great books in the Bond canon. asserted
which → take → canon
“But happiest of all is my inner child – the little boy who was such an avid reader that he went to the library twice on a Saturday, who would read the back of the breakfast cereal box if he ran out of books, and who scarcely dared to dream that he would grow up to be a writer, let alone one who has been asked to Go All In for the National Year of Reading. asserted
who → go → Reading
The first Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953. asserted
novel → publish → 1953
Fleming wrote 12 Bond novels and two short story collections. asserted
Fleming → write → novels
All In will be published as a special edition via ianflemingshop.com on December 3. asserted
In → publish → December
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