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The Toys of Peace and Other Papers

by Saki, G.K. Chesterton · 1919

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Saki's classic collection of short stories includes "The Toys of Death," "The Wolves of Cernogratz," "The Phantom Luncheon," and many more.

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1910s1910sMore like thisLess of this
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