This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Holmes and middling play in a European bridge contest
Sherlock Holmes would never misplay a bridge deal. The article compares two top players from Denmark and Finland who misdeclared a 10 trick spade contract after a diamond heart shift. It notes the need for steady concentration and suggests the flaw was overestimating danger and missing a low heart from the dummy at trick three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
West
East
South