'Life's tough being an ace.'On everyone's list of all-time favorite bridge books is RightThrough the Pack by Robert Darvas and Norman Hart.Published just after the end of World War II, the book presents52 tales using exquisite deals, one for each of the cards inthe deck. Now, decades later, Julian Pottage has collected 104deals - two for each card in the pack. He presents each storythrough the eyes of the cards, paying homage to Darvas andHart. Keeping the intermediate bridge player in mind, Pottagetakes extra care to have the cards educate while entertainingthe reader."The deals are excellent and the setting pleasantlyreminiscent of Alice in Wonderland."- David Bird