The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Europe, this compelling family history recounts the extraordinary escape of Liesl Herbst, a former Austrian tennis champion, and her family as they flee the Nazis to build a new life in Britain. Told by her granddaughter, the narrative combines personal memories with detailed research, revealing a story of resilience, survival, and the pursuit of identity. Richly illustrated with family photographs and original documents, this moving account celebrates hope against overwhelming odds.