Oyster: The Story of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service by Brian Toohey lifts the lid on a shadowy agency few Australians know exists. This hardcover chronicle from 1989 pieces together declassified fragments to chart ASIS’s covert birth and hidden Cold War battles.
Ideal for history buffs and spy-craft fans, the book blends meticulous research with the pace of a political thriller. Toohey’s investigative lens captures secret operations, missteps, and the quiet officers who shaped national security.
The dust-jacketed copy shows honest shelf wear and light foxing inside the covers—perfectly readable and priced for a reader who loves a patina of age. A rare find for collectors of Australian espionage history.
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