At Sunwich Port, Part 1. / Contents: Chapters 1-5

Name: At Sunwich Port, Part 1. / Contents: Chapters 1-5
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A small coastal town basks in summer while a recently returned captain navigates local gossip and household turmoil after a maritime inquiry. His steward struggles with the captain's temper and the household's mismanagement, while a young relative faces eviction and relocation to an aunt in the city amid the sardonic attention of neighbours. Episodes center on moving-day awkwardness, petty rivalries, comic prudery, and the captain's pragmatic decisions about family and duty. The narration uses maritime detail and gentle satire to illuminate small-town manners, generational friction, and the absurdities of provincial life.

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.