The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis: Liesl Herbsts Journey, from Vienna to Wimbledon

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Felice Hardy

The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis

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ISBN: 9781802471199

Liesl Herbsts Journey, from Vienna to Wimbledon

Felice Hardy

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Ad Lib Publishers Ltd
01 October 2023

Biography: sport; Second World War; Tennis

""Stunningly descriptive, compelling writing. I was moved close to tears on several occasions."" - Peter James, international bestselling crime writer

'A fabulous story guaranteed to capture people's imagination' - Mail on Sunday

In 1930, at the age of twenty-seven, Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion, a celebrity in Vienna. Liesl, her husband David and their daughter Dorli came to Britain after escaping the Nazis.

In London, though initially stripped of their Austrian passports and rendered stateless aliens, both Liesl and her daughter Dorli competed at Wimbledon. They remain the only mother and daughter ever to have played doubles together at Wimbledon.

This moving story of escape and survival is told by Liesl's grand-daughter. It is as much a search for the author's own identity as for her own children and grandchildren to ensure that their remarkable family history is never lost again.

Illustrated throughout with family photographs and original documents, this is a story of survival against terrible odds, an inspiring tale of resilience and hope.

By: Felice Hardy
Imprint: Ad Lib Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781802471199
ISBN 10: 1802471197
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Felice Hardy is a journalist and author who has written on a variety of topics. As a travel writer, Felice has toured the world for a variety of publications including the Guardian, the Telegraph, Conde Nast Traveller and British Airways' High Life magazine. She co-edits the ski information website Welove2ski and hosts a successful podcast called Action Packed Travel.

Reviews for The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis: Liesl Herbsts Journey, from Vienna to Wimbledon

"""Stunningly descriptive, compelling writing. I was moved close to tears on several occasions.” * Peter James, international bestselling crime writer * 'A fabulous story guaranteed to capture people’s imagination' * Mail on Sunday *"