In a still evening in Wapping, the billyboy Mary Ann lies idle at the deserted wharf. Its captain, Mr. Harbolt, presumed dead, mysteriously reappears after being lost for days. However, he finds himself in an awkward predicament with his wife and crew. While he tries to explain his absence, mishaps and misunderstandings ensue, leading to humorous...More
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
Book Summary
In a still evening in Wapping, the billyboy Mary Ann lies idle at the deserted wharf. Its captain, Mr. Harbolt, presumed dead, mysteriously reappears after being lost for days. However, he finds himself in an awkward predicament with his wife and crew. While he tries to explain his absence, mishaps and misunderstandings ensue, leading to humorous and complicated situations. As the crew and Mrs. Harbolt become involved, the story unfolds with mistaken identities, miscommunications, and a touch of chaos on the high seas...
William wymark Jacobs
