You Need Never Lose at Bridge
Victor Mollo

Against a rich background of subtle bids and brilliant plays, every member of the Griffins does his own thing with gusto, which is why they are all winners. Papa dazzles, often blinding himself in the process. Karapet savours every particle of misfortune. The Walrus counts his points, wondering why they are not as good as others. The Secretary Bird hisses and hates. The Rueful Rabbit does the right thing, but invariably for the wrong reason. The reader will recognize them all and himself too, perhaps, as he sits down to play at the Griffins, the club with no losers.