pemNot often in sport history do the events of mens and womens sport run parallel adjacent and intertwined in importance. I could not think of another similar example anywhere in the world. Surprisingly these women were key players in the Bodyline saga. This is their story. emppampnbspppOver thirty years ago historian Marion Stell tracked down the women who played in the inaugural international Test cricket series against England in the summer of 19341935. Their stories and this extraordinary time in Australian sport are told here for the first time. ppampnbspppAfter the contentious bodyline mens series in 19321933 sporting relations between Australia and England were at an alltime low. The long traditions built on fair play and sportsmanship had been shattered and controversy raged in the media. At the same time a group of talented young women were invited to play for their country. Hailing from all classes and backgrounds these exceptional players defied social and family expectations to pursue the sport they loved gaining recognition and celebrity in Test series here and abroad.ppampnbspppDrawing from rare source material photos and interviews with the original playersppemThe Bodyline Fix emshines a longoverdue light on gender race and class in 1930s Australia. The impact and legacy of these early sportswomen lives on to inspire current generations.p