War Tales of Conflict And Strife

A treat tailor-made for Roald Dahl enthusiasts.

Believe you've explored every nook and cranny of Dahl's imagination? Think again. A fresh treasure trove of his irresistibly dark stories for adults awaits within these pages.

In times of conflict, does humanity ascend to its heroic peak or descend to its most ignoble depths? In this volume, you'll encounter autobiographical tales stemming from Roald Dahl's stint as a fighter pilot during the Second World War. Alongside these, delve into seven additional accounts of struggle and turmoil, wherein Dahl skillfully unveils the human facets of our most inhumane undertakings.

Amid these narratives, you'll discover a pilot downed in the Libyan expanse, a fighter plane vanishing into an enigmatic white cloud, and a soldier's return from war irrevocably marred by harrowing experiences.

Adorned with captivating cover art by Charming Baker, whose paintings artfully reflect the shadowy and enigmatic essence of Dahl's short stories, this collection extends its exploration of the concealed corners of human nature. Dahl shines an unflinching light on the themes of Lust, Madness, Cruelty, Deception, Trickery, Innocence, and Fear within these gripping narratives.