Ian Fleming was wealthy even before he wrote. He came from bankers and parliament members. His wife I believe came from considerable wealth too. He wrote Bond partially as an outlet for his libido so he'd stop cheating on his wife while also wanting to add income for his wealthy wife.

Willing to bet he wasn't doing chores or worried about responsibility while writing in his large custom island estate.

What do you think wives (in past eras) were even FOR?

heh