Record-breaking England cricketer, wartime RAF hero, Tottenham Hotspur footballer, and husband to five wives... this is the story of the many lives of one of cricketing’s greatest characters.
Leo McKinstry Book order
Leo McKinstry is a distinguished author whose works frequently delve into British history and culture, with a particular emphasis on sporting and military subjects. His writing is characterized by thorough research and compelling narrative, bringing key figures and events to life for the reader. He has established a strong reputation through a series of successful books that have achieved bestseller status and garnered awards in both sports and political literature. McKinstry's skill in animating history through detailed yet accessible portraits makes him a significant British literary voice.



- 2024
- 2024
The remarkable story of the unsung RAF wing who rescued Britain from Hitler's U-boats and made Allied victory possible.
- 2020
A groundbreaking and revealing portrait of two of the greatest British political leaders by a prize-winning historian.