Hanged for Hitler by Tony Matthews - ISBN: 9781923514744
Paperback
Hitler’s spies: betrayal, espionage, and a date with the gallows.

Hanged for Hitler

The True Story of Hitler's Spies, Karel Richter and Theodore Schurch.

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2026

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Summary

“A gripping account of Hitler’s shadow war — and the spies who paid for it with their lives.”

During the Second World War, German Intelligence waged a covert campaign against Britain and its allies, recruiting agents whose loyalty to Adolf Hitler would ultimately cost them their lives. Among these were Karel Richter and Theodore John Schurch — two men drawn into espionage by very different paths, but bound by the same fatal outcome.

One was sent into England o…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781923514744
ISBN-10:1923514741
Author:Tony Matthews
Publisher:Big Sky Publishing
Imprint:Big Sky Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:30 June 2026
Weight:390g
Dimensions:33mm x 155mm x 234mm
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Hanged for Hitler by Tony Matthews - ISBN: 9781923514744
155 × 234 mm
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About The Author

Tony Matthews

Tony Matthews is a Welsh–Australian historian and author who has devoted his career to uncovering the hidden stories of Australia’s past. Since migrating in 1972, he has written nearly 40 books, including best-selling regional histories and gripping true crime anthologies, and produced more than a dozen documentaries for the ABC and Seven Network, as well as hundreds of radio programs.

Born in Swansea, Wales, and educated at Clevedon College, Tony travelled widely before settling in Australia to pursue his lifelong passion for history. His first book was published in 1986, with many titles since achieving strong sales, most notably Crosses: Australian Soldiers in the Great War, which remained on Queensland bestseller lists for 13 consecutive weeks.

Renowned for his meticulous research and accessible storytelling, Tony brings history to life through compelling narratives and unforgettable characters. His colonial true crime books have been serialised on radio and praised for their vivid, dramatic flair.

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