💗 EDGAR & ADOLF by Phil Earle
PAPERBACK
Author: Â Phil Earle
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EDGAR & ADOLF is a powerful and uplifting story about friendship, football, and the way sport can bring people together even in the darkest of times. When German teenager Adi inherits a treasured football badge, he sets out to honour his grandfather’s final wish - to return it to its rightful owner, former English footballer Edgar Kail.
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Adi’s journey leads him to Edgar himself, and through their meeting, the past slowly unfolds. The story reveals the remarkable friendship between Edgar Kail and Adolf Jager, two real-life footballing legends whose bond survived prejudice, borders, and the horrors of the Second World War.
Phil Earle blends fact and fiction with warmth and care, making history easy to understand while keeping the emotional heart of the story front and centre. Football is at the core of the novel, but its message goes far beyond the game, focusing on respect, courage, and human connection.
Perfect for less-confident readers and football fans alike, Edgar & Adolf is a moving and accessible read. It’s a story that celebrates the power of friendship - and how the beautiful game can unite people across generations and nations.
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