Deception
Penguin Picks
Published on 8. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7181-8849-8 (ISBN)
Description
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From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories.
'VENGEANCE IS MINE INC. will undertake, on your behalf and in absolute confidence, to administer suitable punishment and in this regard we respectfully submit to you a choice of methods (together with prices) for your consideration'
Enter the dark and deceiving world of Roald Dahl's stories for adults. Among ten tall tales of deception and cunning you'll read about how revenge is sweeter when carried out by someone else, how to get away with the perfect murder, the old man whose wagers end in a most disturbing payment and the card sharp so good at cheating his life takes a sudden turn.
Roald Dahl reveals even more about the darker side of human nature in seven other centenary editions: Lust, Madness, Cruelty, Trickery, War, Innocence and Fear.
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From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories.
'VENGEANCE IS MINE INC. will undertake, on your behalf and in absolute confidence, to administer suitable punishment and in this regard we respectfully submit to you a choice of methods (together with prices) for your consideration'
Enter the dark and deceiving world of Roald Dahl's stories for adults. Among ten tall tales of deception and cunning you'll read about how revenge is sweeter when carried out by someone else, how to get away with the perfect murder, the old man whose wagers end in a most disturbing payment and the card sharp so good at cheating his life takes a sudden turn.
Roald Dahl reveals even more about the darker side of human nature in seven other centenary editions: Lust, Madness, Cruelty, Trickery, War, Innocence and Fear.
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Popular Penguins perfectly designed
Reviews / Votes
From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories * from publisher's description * One of the most widely read and influential writers * The Times * The absolute master of the twist in the tale * Observer *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
167 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7181-8849-8 (9780718188498)
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Person
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.