This gripping novel tells the story of a young woman's quest to become a champion bridge player, despite the many obstacles she faces. Along the way, she must confront issues of gender, race, and class, as well as learning to navigate the complex world of international bridge competitions. Tom Hall's elegant prose brings to life this little-known world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sports and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.