Oyster The Story Of The Australian Secret Intelligence Service
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Oyster: The Story of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service by Brian Toohey peels back the classified layers of Australia’s spy network, delivering a gripping non-fiction chronicle that history buffs and true-story devotees will devour. First published in 1989, this hardcover edition preserves the original dust jacket and offers an insider look at covert operations Down Under.
The book surveys ASIS from its shadowy post-war beginnings through Cold War intrigues and later controversies, weaving declassified leaks, eyewitness accounts and political fallout into a fast-paced narrative. Toohey’s investigative style keeps pages turning while grounding every revelation in meticulous research, making it a cornerstone text for anyone studying Australian intelligence or modern political history.
This used copy is acceptable for reading and reference: expect shelving wear to the boards and noticeable foxing on the front and rear inner covers plus the first few leaves, all typical of 30-year-old paper. The dust jacket remains intact, protecting the navy cloth binding and preserving shelf presence for collectors of Australian military and espionage titles.
An affordable entry point for young adults and adult readers eager to explore true Australian spy stories without paying collector prices.