“Lamb to the Slaughter” was written by the British author Roald Dahl.

Quick answer

  • The short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” is by Roald Dahl, first published in Harper’s Magazine in 1953.
  • It is one of his darker adult stories, famous for its twist ending and black humor.

About the story

  • The plot follows Mary Maloney, a pregnant housewife who kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb after he announces he is leaving her.
  • She then cooks the lamb and serves it to the investigating police officers, destroying the murder weapon in the process.

About the author

  • Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a British writer known for children’s books like Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , as well as macabre short stories for adults.
  • “Lamb to the Slaughter” is often collected in his short story volumes and remains a popular piece in schools and crime-fiction discussions.

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