The James Bond Omnibus #002

Synopsis

After a year of searching for Blofeld, Bond is disgusted and considers resigning. En route to Casino Royale, he meets Tracy, who he finds himself falling in love with despite her being severely troubled. It turns out her father, Marc-Ange Draco, is head of the French Mafia. He relates her story and asks Bond's help in her recovery. In return, he informs Bond that Blofeld is in Switzerland. Back on track, 2 months later, Bond is contacted by the College Of Arms, who tell of a mysterious "Count" trying to validate his title, who may in fact be Blofeld. Disguised as "Sir Hilary Bray", Bond travels to Piz Gloria, a former ski lodge turned into a medical clinic, where strange "treatments" are being done to a dozen beautiful English girls, all from various agricultural communities. At first Bond cannot believe "The Count" is the man he's after, but evidence piles up, until Bond flees the mountain for his life! Desperate, he's found by Tracy, who helps him escape the killers on his trail. Bond realizes how much he cares for Tracy, now feeling better, and asks her to marry him. Back in England, it's revealed that Blofeld is engaged in biological warfare! M determines he MUST be taken out, even if he can't get official approval. Bond asks Tracy's father for a "wedding present"-- and together, a squad of his best men assault Blofeld's fortress and blow it to hell-- though the man (and his assistant, Fraulein Bunt) escape. They keep tabs on Bond, and shortly after, as he & Tracy drive off to their honeymoon, they STRIKE-- killing Tracy and leaving Bond shattered.