The Abbot, the Witchdoctor and the Disastrous Double by David Bird - ISBN: 9780297867197
Paperback
Bridge-crazy monks meet witchdoctors, hilarity ensues in this card-playing adventure.

The Abbot, the Witchdoctor and the Disastrous Double

  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    7 May 2012

Summary

For more than three decades, David Bird’s tales of the bridge-crazy monks of St Titus have appeared in magazines around the world. In this eleventh collection in book form, the pompous and self-important Abbot travels to the Upper Bhumpopo mission in Africa. He plays against the Witchdoctor, the Parrot, Mrs Okuku and Miss Nabooba, Mhozi and Mjubu - characters that are familiar from earlier books in the series.

Regular followers of David Bird’s work will know what to expect - a first-r…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780297867197
ISBN-10:0297867199
Author:David Bird
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:7 May 2012
Weight:119g
Dimensions:198mm x 156mm x 11mm
Series:Master Bridge
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“The best writer of humorous bridge articles is David Bird from England. His stories abou the monks of St. Titus blend interesting deals with entertaining text.” - The Signal

Full of wit, drama, superb characterisation and spectacular deals. * OXFORD TIMES *

About The Author

David Bird

David Bird is recognised as the world’s leading humorous bridge writer. He is also a bridge player of distinction and is the bridge critic of the Mail on Sunday, the Evening Standard and the Glasgow Times. He lives in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.

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