REVIEW QUOTES
A man of great charm, elegance, modesty and immense wit, Charles Palmer was one of cricket's most popular men. Covered is the life of Charles from early days through success with Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Charles' steely captaincy, his incredible lob bowling, stories of the legendary characters, radiating the Palmer charm and wit that make this book riveting reading. You may not be able to put it down.
Keith Hayhurst, Cricket Memorabilia Society Journal
An enjoyable book. It is truly evocative of a gentler and less complicated time and does demonstrate that Charles Palmer was "more than just a gentleman".
Stephen Eley, The Cricket Statistician
It is a remarkable tale which Mr Miller has to
relate and he truly does it justice. For me the most interesting chapter covered
the troubled MCC tour of the West Indies in 1953-4. Previously I had been
influenced by the criticism of Charles which Jim Swanton handed out in his
writings. These were perhaps partly coloured by Swanton's conception that he
could have done the job better himself. Charles was senior to Len Hutton (the
captain) off the field but subordinate to him on it. The Manager had been
inadequately briefed on the volatile situation there as the islands neared their
independence, and on the extent to which coloured people were excluded from
social functions. Furthermore, not all the players were natural diplomats. With
both moral and, at times, physical courage, however, Charles Palmer kept the
tour going. For that he deserved much credit.
Stephen Green, Former MCC librarian writing in How's That! (The MENSA cricket magazine)
By presenting his subject in an undramatic, considered light, Miller has done a fine service in keeping with the evident nature of the man. ... The game needs more people like Charles Palmer.
Hows That? (The magazine of cricket umpires)