Writer and cricket lover Stephen Chalke tells the dramatic tale of the 1932 recording breaking partnership between Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe with its enduring mystery of the lost 555th run!

What really did happen that day at Leyton in 1932? Chalke looks at every aspect from the state of Essex cricket in its last years at Leyton, the characteristics of the two batsman, the games obessions with records, and even the two scorebooks used. And in conclusion provides a haunting reminder of the great 555 partnership.