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The Batmaker of Copenhagen is the inspiring story of a cricketing hero who defied the German occupation to keep cricket alive throughout the Nazi occupation of Denmark during the Second World War. With Copenhagen under the iron grip of the Gestapo, and German U-boats preventing any supplies coming in from England, a humble cricket scorer sets out on an improbable and dangerous quest to find willow and produce his own cricket bats. Scouring the length and breadth of the country, hounded by Gestapo spies, and risking everything for the game he loves, the 'Batmaker' undertakes his mission under the very noses of the city's oppressors. His nemesis, a Gestapo chief by the name of 'Lucifer', begins a quest of his own to crush the resistance in a battle of wills that shapes the course of the war. Based on a true story, this uplifting tale of passion and patriotism brings cricket and espionage together in a unique and gripping thriller.

About the Author :
Tim Brooks is an experienced and respected cricket writer and commentator specialising in the global game. The acclaimed author of Cricket on the Continent and A Corner of Every Foreign Field, he has contributed regularly to Wisden and was former head of cricket for QTV Sports, commenting on a wide range of ICC events. He has also worked directly with cricket nations to grow and publicise the game, with a focus on northern Europe and Scandinavia. A history graduate, Tim is fascinated by the cultural context of the game and cricket's unique ability to inspire passion and devotion.

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"Absolutely superb read... very evocative, really paints a picture of wartime Denmark. A very, very good... fast-paced, cat and mouse thriller." "An excellent and thought provoking read." "I cannot recommend this enough... Brooks mixes historical fact with fiction like a batter mixes singles with boundaries in a well crafted innings to create an equally well crafted novel. If the hero had been searching for the materials to make tennis racquets, shuttle cocks or even bowling balls, the story would have been equally gripping and beautiful." "The narrative is absorbing... the hero comes across as an ordinary guy on an extraordinary mission." "Thoroughly entertaining... an uplifting tale of human spirit [and] well paced, stirring story." "Splendid, a rollicking romp of a read... has an elegiac sadness and a spirituality to it." "A thoroughly engrossing read [and] compelling story beautifully told... Tim's deep love of the game shines from every page."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781801506977
  • Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Pitch Publishing Ltd
  • Height: 222 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Width: 144 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1801506973
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2024
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: The Story of Cricket's Second World War Hero


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