The Real 007
How Sidney Reilly Became the Blueprint for 007
Discover the man whose espionage escapades inspired Ian Fleming’s iconic character.
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4 min readAug 31, 2023
Before Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, or even Ian Fleming’s ink hit the paper, there was Sidney Reilly — the real-life James Bond. This man’s life was a whirlwind of espionage, romance, and daring feats…