Octopussy and the Living Daylights and Other Stories (with Interview) characters

Appears from the start

A veteran British Secret Service officer with double-0 status. Across these stories he acts as investigator, observer, and armed field agent, applying professional judgment even when an assignment leaves room for mercy.

Appears from the start

The head of the British Secret Service and Bond's commanding officer. M assigns Bond to sensitive work and expects him to protect the Service's interests without public recognition.

Appears from the start

M's secretary at Secret Service headquarters and a longstanding colleague of Bond's. She manages access to M and forms part of the familiar office structure behind Bond's field assignments.