"In the summer of 1945 a free-hitting, cavalier Australian batsman and menacing fast bowler took Britain by storm. With his film-star good looks and athletic prowess, Keith Miller quickly earned the adoration of English fans and the cricket establishment alike. His brilliance as a batsman, bowler and fielder confirmed him as one of the game's greatest-ever all-rounders. But what set Miller apart was his carefree attitude to life: like his England counterpart and lifelong friend Denis Compton, he lived life to the full, and played as hard off the field as on." "Roland Perry was granted exclusive access to Miller's personal archive, and conducted extensive interviews with his family and closest friends, enabling him to create an intimate and at times controversial account of the fortunate life of one of cricket's most dynamic and charismatic heroes."--BOOK JACKET.