A classic collection of short stories by Cyril McNeile. He was a British soldier and author who, drawing on his experiences in the ditches during the First World War, started writing short stories and publishing them. He frequently published under the pseudonym "Sapper". This is a collection of powerful, clever, and compelling tales that would be of great interest to all enthusiasts of the short story form.

Content:

The Man in Ratcatcher

An Arrow at a Venture

The House by the Headland

The Man Who Would Not Play Cards

A Question of Personality

The Unbroken Line

The Real Test

Good Hunting, Old Chap

The Man with His Hands in His Pocket

A Matter of Routine

A Payment on Account