EXTRACTS: The Modesty Blaise Companion Expanded Edition © 2018 The Book Palace (425 PAGES in Full edition)

E X P A N D E D E D I T I O N 309 T H E M O D E S T Y B L A I S E C O M P A N I BABUR “MODESTY BLAISE” P 190 One of Gabriel’s men on Kalithos. With Soulter and Guiseppe he is guarding the diamonds stolen from Sheik Abu-Tahir. BAILEY, Mrs “COBRA TRAP” P 86 “THE DARK ANGELS” In charge of the darts stall at the Benildon church fête. Sees through Willie’s apparent clumsiness when he breaks all of the nasty gnome prizes with his darts and pays five times the cost as compensation, but she takes his money anyway. BAILLIE-SMYTHE, Edmund St. Clair “THE XANADU TALISMAN” P 42 Captain of the ship “Kythira” which he operates for El Mico. One of the very few who knows the real identity of El Mico and reports directly to the Silk brothers and Nanny Prendergast. Delivered “The Object” to Gautier. Knows it is valuable but not what it is and now wants it for himself. Unable to conceal his greed and ambition from El Mico and suffers the consequences from Little Krell. BAILLOT, Jules “DRAGON’S CLAW” P 133 Senior Curator at the Louvre. Disappeared on a journey between Paris and Rouen, his car later found abandoned. One of the art experts taken to admire the Dragon’s Claw collection and given, as a reward, to the Preacher. BAKER, Madge Friend of Modesty who is dedicated to good works, men and looking for Mister Right. Once spent a month in Greece with Willie so is also his friend. “PIECES OF MODESTY” P 159 “THE SOO GIRL CHARITY” Persuades Modesty to sell flags in Piccadilly for Mental Health, which is how Modesty first crosses the path of Charles Leybourn. “LAST DAY IN LIMBO” P 98 Beneficiary of some theatre tickets that Modesty and Willie cannot use. They will be sold for one of her charities. BAKER, Detective Sergeant “COBRA TRAP” P 167 “OLD ALEX” Local Benildon policeman. Assists Inspector Lomax with the arrest and comprehensive stich up of the putative assassin Skedi who has been hired to kill Modesty. BARBI Professor Guilio “A TASTE FOR DEATH” P 22 The fencing master engaged to give instruction to Modesty at her penthouse. Becomes frustrated with her because she always fights to win without being hit herself. Is dismissive about Forrester and Lebrun, the other possible instructors suggested to Modesty by Sir Gerald Tarrant. BARBOZA “DRAGON’S CLAW” P 5 One of the permanent guards on Dragon’s Claw. Fell asleep on duty and forgot to bar a door, allowing Luke Fletcher to escape. Punished by the Preacher. BARNES “I, LUCIFER” P 104 Member of Parliament predicted to die by Lucifer and on Seff’s first death list. Slipped on the steps between the Central Lobby and St. Stephen’s Hall. BASILIO “MODESTY BLAISE” P 152 Gabriel’s special technician in the diving bell being used to steal Abu-Tahir’s diamonds. Falls down a companionway and breaks his leg the day before the robbery. BASQUE LIBERATION GROUP “COBRA TRAP” P 185 “THE GIRL WITH THE BLACK BALLOON” Terrorist group invented by Mountjoy to conceal the identity of his gang when it undertook a kidnap in Spain. BAUER “SABRE TOOTH” P 90 Ex-Network branch manager in Germany formerly the boss of Ilse, one of Willie’s girl friends. Used by Willie without his knowledge, to spread disinformation about Modesty’s recent uncharacteristic gambling. B