Paperback, 192 pp., ISBN 1-894514-51-4
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A wonderful general interest book for all players. If you've read Silver's A Study in Silver or Tales out of School you're sure to love this book as well.

David Silver's first two books of humorous bridge stories have received terrific reviews, and this new collection will be welcome by his many fans. Our familiar cast of characters (Wright Cardinal, Brad Bullock, Bruce Gowdy, and of course, Professor Silver himself) again takes bridge into the realms of literary parody. Astute readers will recognize allusions to the works of Hemingway and other literary giants, while movie buffs will enjoy the 'bridge versions' of Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Star Trek TNG, and other favorites. And when the professor takes on Death and the Devil in the ultimate post-mortem analysis, you just know who's going to come out the winner.

David Silver's bridge writings have appeared in the New York Times, BRIDGE Magazine, Australian Bridge and the American Contract Bridge League Bulletin, and he was a regular contributor to Canadian Master Point magazine. He teaches English at a community college in Toronto, Canada. His other books include Tales out of School, and A Study in Silver.

Tim Bourke is a regular contributor to Australian Bridge and other magazines, and was coauthor of Tournament Acol with David Bird. He has one of the largest collections of bridge books, magazines and memorabilia in the world. As a player, he has won nine Australian national titles. His other books include Countdown to Winning Bridge with Marc Smith, and Saints & Sinners with David Bird.

"The stories range from charming to downright hilarious. A fun read and an easy recommendation"
- The ACBL Bulletin

"Silver seems to have struck gold!"
- Bridge Plus magazine

"Considerable entertainment value and good holiday reading."
- The New York Times

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