The Lady of the Barge: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Lady of the Barge: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Lady of the Barge: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) (1863–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Lady of the Barge" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of short stories published in 1902. These tales blend mystery, suspense, and dark humor as ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances. From a town terrorized by an escaped circus tiger to a murderer who discovers an unexpected witness, Jacobs crafts stories where seemingly simple situations spiral into surprising complications, revealing human nature at its most cunning and unpredictable.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lady of the Barge: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.
- Author credits: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) (1863–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Humorous stories, English
- River life -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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