Content Warning: This episode contains adult themes throughout.
When defense journalist Brendan McNally stumbled across a long-forgotten name in 1990s Prague, he had no idea of the remarkable story he would uncover.
It belongs to Martha Dodd: ambassador's daughter, mistress to Nazi officials, and Stalinist spy.
In the first episode of this two-part True Spies special, Brendan traces Martha's journey from Chicago socialite to the toast of Berlin society - and the great loves that guided the course of her life.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Music by Nick Ryan.
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The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 1: The Pink Lady | KGB | True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast