In a small, cozy house, Laburnam Villa, on a cold, wet night, a father and son play chess. The son wins, and they hear the wind howling outside. A guest, Sergeant-Major Morris, arrives and shares stories of his time in India, including a mysterious monkey's paw with the power to grant three wishes. He warns of the consequences of using it. Despite...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 small, cozy house, Laburnam Villa, on a cold, wet night, a father and son play chess. The son wins, and they hear the wind howling outside. A guest, Sergeant-Major Morris, arrives and shares stories of his time in India, including a mysterious monkey's paw with the power to grant three wishes. He warns of the consequences of using it. Despite skepticism, the family becomes intrigued. After Morris leaves, Mr. White makes a wish for 200 pounds, and an eerie coincidence occurs. His wife suggests wishing their deceased son back to life...
William wymark Jacobs
