Bridge Book Jeremy

Precision in the menagerie.

We always think of the denizens of the menagerie as rubber bridge players, their bidding (a simple Acol-based system) usually far less important than the play of the cards. However, in this new collection of original Victor Mello stories, we see a different side of the Hideous Hog - he sees definite advantages in adopting the new approach of Precision Club; they are not for the most part, however, the same advantages envisaged by C.C. Wei. 'Does it matter what system the Rabbit misplays?' asks Peregrine the Penguin at one point. 'Indeed it does,' replies the Hog, and goes on to prove his case.

The stories in this book are all original Victor Mollo creations. Some were published only in (usually oscure) magazines, while others have never before appeared in print. It is a collection that will deliver any Mollo fan (and who isn't one?) and perhaps even introduce Mollo's wit and technical brilliance to a whole new generation.