My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
My Lady Love, My Dove is a short, sharp, frightening story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
In My Lady Love, My Dove, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a game of cards between two couples is the basis for some shocking deceit . . .
My Lady Love, My Dove is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others.
'The absolute master of the twist in the tale.' (Observer)
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by the great Richard Griffiths.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story contains elements of violence, including references to blood and a sinister atmosphere surrounding a game of cards, suggesting deceit and darker human nature. However, the specifics of the violence are not detailed in the search results. The story is described as frightening and sinister, focusing on the darker side of human nature, which may be unsettling for some readers. This aligns with the overall tone of Roald Dahl's storytelling.
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
The story contains elements of violence, including references to blood and a sinister atmosphere surrounding a game of cards, suggesting deceit and darker human nature. However, the specifics of the violence are not detailed in the search results.
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
The story is described as frightening and sinister, focusing on the darker side of human nature, which may be unsettling for some readers. This aligns with the overall tone of Roald Dahl's storytelling.
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works by Roald Dahl and do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or themes related to race or racism in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. The search results do not mention any use of profanity in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not mention any environmental or climate-related content in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or content in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The story features a wealthy couple and their interactions, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results do not provide evidence of thematic content regarding gender roles in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
Does My Lady Love, My Dove (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on other works and general discussions about LGBTQ+ literature, but do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'My Lady Love, My Dove.'
