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The collection gathers short, self-contained humorous tales that center on everyday people in seaside and urban settings, where petty deceptions, misunderstandings, and comic reversals drive the action. Episodes range from domestic quarrels and awkward encounters to small-scale conspiracies and ironic comeuppances, told with brisk pacing, sharp observation, and anecdotal dialogue. The tone balances gentle satire with sympathy for its characters, while recurring motifs of mistaken identity, social pretence, and practical jokes produce tidy, often unexpected endings.

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Title: Short Cruises

Author: W. W. Jacobs

Illustrator: Will Owen

Release date: September 1, 2004 [eBook #6465]
Most recently updated: December 6, 2023

Language: English

Credits: Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

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SHORT CRUISES

By W. W. JACOBS