This engaging biography explores the life and career of one of Australia’s most enigmatic cricketers, Leslie “Chuck” Fleetwood-Smith. A brilliant yet unpredictable left-arm wrist spinner, Fleetwood-Smith remains best remembered for:
his match-winning performances in the 1930s
his role during the infamous Bodyline series
a career marked by flashes of genius and personal struggles
 
Greg Growden presents a richly detailed portrait, blending cricket history with a deeply human story of talent, excess, and missed opportunity.