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Synopsis: David Bird,
famous worldwide for his many books on the bridge-playing monks of St Titus,
moves the action to the Convent of St Hilda's. The novices live in continual
fear of the 82-year-old Mother of Discipline, dreading the appearance of her
punishment book. ('I assume you're aware of our strict rule about opening on
fewer than twelve points, Sister Colleen?'). Sister Myrtle, blissfully
unaware that she is the Convent's worst player, has been putting on weight
recently. ('The manager told me there was no demand for Size 22
nightdresses. Can you believe that?') Once a week the bearded Father O'Regan
visits the Convent to hear the nuns' confessions. Can he be trusted to
maintain confidentiality on the novices' indiscretions, or will the news
filter back to the Mother of Discipline? The Convent first team, captained
by the Mother Superior, plays a series of hilarious matches against colorful
opponents. In the Gold Cup they face a team of eccentric dons from Balliol
College, Oxford. Another highlight is a match against the monks of St Titus,
for the Martyr's Platter. Who will lift the trophy, the 14th century
worm-ridden platter rimmed with silver? Existing fans of David Bird's
writing will know what to expect - an exhilarating blend of excellent bridge
and a hugely amusing narrative.
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