The mate of a schooner, Jack, is initially tasked with preparing for the captain's daughter, Hetty, to join the ship for a voyage. It's revealed that her parents want her to avoid a man named Towson, who is interested in her, so they send her away on the ship. However, as the voyage progresses, Jack and Hetty start pretending to be in love to...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
The mate of a schooner, Jack, is initially tasked with preparing for the captain's daughter, Hetty, to join the ship for a voyage. It's revealed that her parents want her to avoid a man named Towson, who is interested in her, so they send her away on the ship. However, as the voyage progresses, Jack and Hetty start pretending to be in love to thwart her parents' plans. This pretense leads to humorous and unexpected situations, including Jack accidentally putting mustard on a portrait of a provision dealer and Hetty teasing him...
William wymark Jacobs
