Publisher's Synopsis
A collection of sketches and stories inspired by World War I, with a mix of humor and pathos. The book includes the famous play 'The Old Lady Shows Her Medals', about an elderly woman who pretends to have a son serving in the war in order to gain social status. Barrie was a Scottish author and playwright best known for creating the character of Peter Pan.
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