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.
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Book Details
Title
The Batmaker of Copenhagen
Imprint
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Product Form
Hardcover
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Genre
Sports & Recreation
ISBN13
9781801506977
Book Category
Lifestyle, Hobby and Sport Books
BISAC Subject Heading
SPO054000
Book Subcategory
Sports and Adventure Books
Language
English
Dimensions
Height
222 mm
Length
144 mm
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