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Charlie Macartney, Mayhem and Artistry is soon to be published. It is the third in Sydney author Peter Lloyd’s Golden Age biographies folllowing the stories of  Warren Bardsley and Monty Noble (both of these titles now out of print).

‘The Governor General’, as Macartney was dubbed, was the most electrifying Australian Test batsman to emerge following the reign of the immortal Victor Trumper and before the dawn of The Don. He bewitched opposition players, tantalised journalists, and bedazzled onlookers for over two decades. As he aged, his inclination to take intemperate risks at the crease was moderated – but only a little…

The new 700-page biography has been lavishly produced using superior 128gsm silk paper and bound with Moroccan leather and cloth covers.

Just 100 are available for sale, Charlie Macartney Mayhem and Artistry has been signed by the author and the two who contributed forewords: Lindsay Wood, the renowned NSW Hunter region cricket historian,and Greg de Moore, author of the award winning biography of Tom Wills.

We are expecting tne book in late spring. I have access to only a limited number of copies. It is available exclusively from me.