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The Death-Trap

Saki

First published 1924
Type Short Fiction

A Ruritanian story. Prince Dmitri is betrayed by one of his regiments of guards who intend to assassinate him. With the aid of his doctor, he defeats them, even if he cannot escape death himself.

Script for a play. Published in The Square Egg (1924).

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
1924 Cover The Square Egg and Other Sketches, with Three Plays and Illustrations John Lane, The Bodley Head Collection 167
November 1944 The Novels and Plays of Saki The Viking Press Omnibus
1976 Cover The Complete Works of Saki Doubleday Omnibus 843
1982 The Complete Saki Penguin Books Omnibus 843
July 1984 Cover The Novels and Plays of Saki Carroll & Graf Omnibus
May 1998 Cover The Complete Saki Penguin Books Omnibus 843