CIA liaison and Bond's trusted American ally who assists in international operations.
Freddie is Juliet's fiancé, although Juliet does not love him. His letter announcing an impending visit to Concordia causes her to confess to her parents that her feelings belong to Igor instead. His planned arrival therefore intensifies the conflict between Juliet's expected engagement and her new love.
Joe is the central figure in the investigation into repeated robberies of government gold shipments. He confronts the Foster gang, follows clues to a mine, and resists Senator Senneth’s attempt to kill him. He later defends the stagecoach and its gold, only to realize the senator has used him in an elaborate scheme.
Ivanhoe is the disguised knight at the center of the story. He rescues Arthur, joins the Saxon outlaws to find him, and appears as Rowena's champion at her treason trial. After defeating Bertrand, he works to free Rowena and Arthur, impersonates Brian to enter the castle, and leads the fight that ends with Bertrand's death.
Rik Van Nutter has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the James Bond universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Thunderball, Assignment: Outer Space, Pacific Inferno. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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