Richard Whitehead in conversation with Stephen Chalke

We are thrilled to welcome writer Richard Whitehead to the shop on 11th November where he will be in conversation with multiple award-winning Bristol-based author Stephen Chalke. They will be discussing Richard's new book Victory In Australia - the definitive account of an epic Ashes battle.

The Ashes series of 1954-55 marked a watershed moment in the history of English cricket. Under the leadership of Len Hutton, the national team's first professional captain, one of the greatest group of players to represent England won a series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years. A feat made more remarkable after losing heavily in the initial Test.

An Ashes series for the Ages is brought thrillingly to life in this momentous slice of sporting and social history.

Praise for Victory in Australia

"Splendidly atmospheric" The Times

"So fresh and detailed that you feel it might have happened yesterday" The Observer

"A remarkable book" The Cricketer

"Such incredibly gripping sports writing. It was like being there" Giles Coren