{"title":"Cindy Dobbin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Cindy Dobbin, an author who has carved a niche in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. With an impressive knack for storytelling, Dobbin brings real-life experiences to vivid life through her writing. Her engaging narratives pull readers into the intricate world of personal stories, infused with emotion and extraordinary insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eMy Mother, The Spy\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an enthralling glimpse into a life filled with intrigue and adventure. Through her fluent prose and meticulous attention to detail, Dobbin captures the essence of fascinating personal histories. Her ability to weave together complex characters and enthralling plots makes her books a must-read for anyone interested in the art of biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to dive into true stories that balance the elegance of memoir with the punch of espionage thrills, Cindy Dobbin’s works are not to be missed. Explore her collection and lose yourself in tales that are as informative as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-mother-the-spy-by-cindy-dobbin-9781761067280","title":"My Mother, The Spy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI have lost everything in coming here. I have lost my friends... I have probably lost my position; I shall probably have to remove my child from the school and my mother from the house in which she lives. I do not think there is anything else I can possibly lose.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMercia Masson dressed stylishly and loved to host a party. She was a journalist in an era when there were few female journalists, she always wanted to be in the thick of things, and she knew people in very high places. She also led a dangerous double life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the remarkable story of an ASIO agent who was hung out to dry. She was exposed at a royal commission called to investigate the extent of Soviet espionage in Australia, following the defection of Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov. Written in association with Mercia's daughter Cindy, this story brings to life a determined woman at the centre of dramatic events in Australian politics during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe story of the personal price paid by a woman spying for her country, and the story of a daughter who never knew her mother.\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSandra Hogan, author of \u003ci\u003eWith My Little Eye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eASIO agent Mercia Masson was let down by the very system she was trying to uphold. This fascinating account takes us into the life and times of \"Mrs A\", from backroom debriefings to the benches of the Petrov Royal Commission.\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDr Rhys Crawley, co-author of the \u003ci\u003eOfficial History of ASIO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844854796524,"sku":"9781761067280","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28059743482814.jpg?v=1758855481"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/cindy-dobbin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}