S. J. Simon

S. J. Simon was a British bridge player and writer, known for his contributions to the game of contract bridge. He co-authored the classic bridge book 'Why You Lose at Bridge' with C. Northcote Parkinson.

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  1. 1. No Bed For Bacon

    or Shakespeare Without Tears

    This book is a comedic romp through Elizabethan England, where historical figures and fictional characters collide in a series of misadventures. At the heart of the story is the quest for a bed promised to Sir Walter Raleigh by Queen Elizabeth herself, which becomes entangled with William Shakespeare's struggle to write his plays amidst the chaos of missing manuscripts, mistaken identities, and the antics of an anachronistic swashbuckler. The narrative weaves together satire, farce, and witty dialogue, poking fun at the quirks of the time period while offering a playful take on the creation of some of the most enduring works of English literature.

    The 4308th Greatest Book of All Time
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