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Deception

by Roald Dahl
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Deception
Deception

Darkly humorous tales exploring the art of deception.

Dahl's "Deception" is a treat for the mind, especially if you relish in the morally ambiguous and delightfully sinister. Each story in this collection plucks at the threads of human deceit with a wit so sharp, it'll leave a sly grin on your face. Consider this book a masterclass in the storytelling of secrets and lies; the kind that lingers and incites contemplation long after the final page.

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Deception

by Roald Dahl
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ISBN: 9780718185671
Authors: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Date of Publication: 2017-02-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Horror
Related Topics: Classics, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Classics, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 1396 readers)

Description

From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories. 'The cruelest lies are often told in silence . . .' Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception, master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves. Here, among many others, you'll read about how to get away with the perfect murder, the old man whose wagers end in a most disturbing payment, how revenge is sweeter when it is carried out by someone else, and the card sharp so good at cheating he does something surprising with his life. Dahl understood our deepest secrets, desires, and fears, and Deception is one of four books - the rest being Lust, Cruelty, and Madness - that explore our hidden selves.
 

Darkly humorous tales exploring the art of deception.

Dahl's "Deception" is a treat for the mind, especially if you relish in the morally ambiguous and delightfully sinister. Each story in this collection plucks at the threads of human deceit with a wit so sharp, it'll leave a sly grin on your face. Consider this book a masterclass in the storytelling of secrets and lies; the kind that lingers and incites contemplation long after the final page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.