The Larwood Story is the definitive first-person account of the infamous Bodyline Ashes series of 1932–33, told by the man at the centre of cricket’s greatest controversy—England fast bowler Harold Larwood.
Written with Kevin Perkins, this revised edition revisits Larwood’s original memoir with added perspective, addressing the tactical decisions, political fallout, and personal consequences that followed England’s use of leg-theory bowling against Don Bradman.
Larwood recounts his loyalty to captain Douglas Jardine, his subsequent scapegoating by the English establishment, and the lifelong impact Bodyline had on his career and reputation.
Clear, direct, and deeply personal, this book remains one of the most important works ever written on Bodyline—essential reading for serious Ashes historians and cricket collectors alike.
The Larwood Story – Harold Larwood | Bodyline Ashes | 1982 Revised Australian Ed
Title: The Larwood Story | The Inside Story of the Famous Bodyline Controversy
Author: Harold Larwood (with Kevin Perkins)
Publisher: Bonpara Pty Ltd
Place of Publication: Sydney, Australia
Year: 1982
Edition: Revised Edition
First Published: 1965, W. H. Allen & Company (London)
Genre: Cricket | Cricket History | Bodyline Series
Format: Softcover
Pages: 231 pages
ISBN: 0-9593020-0-X
Dimensions: 21.0 cm x 13.5 cm x 1.6 cmCondition: Softcover. Binding intact. Moderate general shelf wear consistent with age. Light creasing and rubbing to covers. Some edge wear visible. Pages clean and complete with mild age toning. No loose pages or markings observed. Overall condition: Good to Very Good
































