In this story, George, a seaman, is hailed as a hero for saving a girl from drowning. However, it's revealed that he is in a predicament involving bigamy. His first wife, whom he abandoned eight years ago, has unexpectedly shown up on his ship, believing he is dead. To avoid being recognized by her, George pretends to be dead. Meanwhile, the...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 this story, George, a seaman, is hailed as a hero for saving a girl from drowning. However, it's revealed that he is in a predicament involving bigamy. His first wife, whom he abandoned eight years ago, has unexpectedly shown up on his ship, believing he is dead. To avoid being recognized by her, George pretends to be dead. Meanwhile, the captain and crew play along with the charade. After the woman takes some of George's belongings, including his money, and leaves, George reveals that he has never seen her before and suspects someone has been talking to her about him, implying that the situation might be a set-up.
William wymark Jacobs
