Paperback, 424 pp., ISBN 1-897106-25-4/978-1-897106-25-9
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Unique in the literature of the game, this book describes and classifies hundreds of tactics, stratagems and coups used during the play of the hand at bridge. Each technique is illustrated with an example deal, and its application fully explained. The topics run the gamut from the simplest finesses to the most complex squeeze positions, and cover literally everything in between. This book will be an essential component of any bridge library.

Guy Levé is a French bridge expert who has made an exhaustive study of card play technique. This is his first book.

"A wonderful account of all possible plays, from the simplest finesse to the most elaborate squeeze. It is essentially a reference book, but I also enjoy just dipping into it. I recommend this book unreservedly."
- South Wales Evening Post

"A gigantic collection of concepts...the author has gathered many wonderful things in one volume. Many of the examples are European, so American readers are likely to find considerable material they have not viewed yet."
- The Bridge World

"This book is long overdue and will repay some careful attention. In fact, to the serious student, this book will be a treasure."
- BRIDGE Magazine

"This is not a book for beginners but absolutely perfect for those who wish to improve their game at virtually any level. Savour and use this book; its 800+ deals and diagrams will provide long and thought-provoking reading."
- Paul and Justin Hackett, The Express

"An absolute 'must-have' resource."
- The Mid West Book Review

"This book, originally published in France in 2005, is an amazing achievement. The author has for many years been collecting and cataloging bridge hands with the aim of describing every possible tactic and coup available to declarer and defenders during the play of a bridge deal. The result is a compendium of more than a thousand types of stratagem, organized by theme, and progressing from the simplest finesse to the most complex squeeze - every one accompanied by carefully explained examples. Highly recommended."
- Bridge Today

"An encyclopedic volume of thinking techniques, strategy planning, technical descriptions and more, making for a "must" for any avid bridge player."
- Mid-West Book Review

"This truly unique book will be a treasure in any bridge library."
- Jon Sveindal, Norway

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