Cryptic crossword clue
Is riveting bit of story penned by writer’s foreign mother and son?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IMMERSES

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The straight part
We know that "Is riveting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is riveting = immerses.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IMMERSES mean?

IMMERSES verb
  1. To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.
  2. To involve or engage deeply.
  3. To map into an immersion.

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