Bermuda may feature in the plot of the latest James Bond film, which is scheduled for release this autumn.

The film Quantum of Solace is based on a short story by Bond creator Ian Fleming. Set in Bermuda, it appears as one of a collection published in 1960 under the title For Your Eyes Only.

Quantum of Solace details the consequences of a bad marriage between Philip Masters, a British civil servant stationed here, and his wife Rhoda Llewellyn.

Quantum of Solace is the second film featuring British actor Daniel Craig as Agent 007, James Bond. It is a direct sequel to his first film, Casino Royale, and has Bond contemplating revenge following the death of his lover, Vesper Lynd.

As explained by the web site Bond.com, the source material for the movie Quantum of Solace "is not a spy story". Rather it begins with a dinner party at the Government House in Nassau, attended by a throng of socialites ¿ and James Bond.

"Bond makes an offensive remark after dinner when the other guests have left in order to stimulate conversation," the web site reports. "This solicits a careful reply from the elderly Governor of the Bahamas, who tells 007 a sad tale about a relationship between former civil servant Philip Masters, stationed in Bermuda, and air hostess Rhoda Llewellyn.

"After meeting aboard a flight to London, the two eventually married but after a time Rhoda became unhappy with her life as a housewife. She then began a long, open affair with the eldest son of a rich Bermudian family.

"As a result, Masters' work deteriorated and he suffered a nervous breakdown. After recovering he was given a break from Bermuda by the governor and sent on an assignment to Washington to negotiate fishing rights with the US."

Rhoda's affair ends shortly before her husband returns to the island and asks for a divorce. He eventually returns to the UK, leaving his former wife penniless ¿ and stranded here ¿ but never recovers emotionally.

"The Governor goes on to tell Bond how after a time Rhoda married a rich Canadian and seems to be happy (and that) the dinner companions whom he found so boring were Rhoda and her new husband.

"While the story does not include action elements, as other Fleming tales do, it attempts to posit that Bond's adventures pale in comparison with real life drama. Bond reflects that the lives of the people he passes somewhat superficial judgements upon can, in fact, hide poignant episodes."

The film's producers claim it remains to be seen whether any elements of the actual story will be retained. Filming began in England earlier this month, with location shoots planned in Austria, Italy and Panama ¿ Bermuda notably absent from the list.

"We thought it was an intriguing title and referenced what happened to Bond and what is happening in the film," said producer Michael G. Wilson, explaining the title was chosen only a few days ago.

Added co-producer Barbara Broccoli: "It is not a revenge movie. It's a lot more complicated than that. It has lots of action but it also deals with the inner turmoil Bond is feeling."

The film is scheduled for release on November 7.