The Madness of Mr. Lister / Captains All, Book 9.

Name: The Madness of Mr. Lister / Captains All, Book 9.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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An elderly sailor, torn between extreme thrift and a secret appetite for drink, becomes both the butt and the curiosity of his shipmates. After a stint of reform he forms a peculiar friendship with the ship's cook and bequeaths his savings to him in a formal will. The cook's gratitude yields to suspicion as he discovers the old man's habit of altering documents and the practicalities of inheritance, and a comic but uneasy struggle of affection, avarice, and deception plays out among the crew.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.