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twisty short story from Dahl does delve into some shady moral territory. We are
introduced to Mary Maloney: a loving wife and dedicated homemaker. In just a few
short paragraphs describing how she welcomes her husband home, Dahli makes us
sympathize with Mary — before a rash act turns her life upside down and takes the
reader with her on a dark journey.
For those who haven’t read it, we won’t spoil the rest. However, it’s safe to say that
Dahl serves up a fiendish twist on a platter.