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Title:
Cupboard Love
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cupboard Love" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story set in the early 20th century. This narrative revolves around a theft of a brooch from the home of Mrs. Negget, whose retired policeman uncle, Mr. Martin Bodfish, takes on the role of detective. The story explores themes of suspicion, family dynamics, and the quirks of human behavior as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and the unfolding mystery surrounding the missing item. In this tale, Mrs. Negget has discovered her gold brooch missing, prompting a lively discussion among family members as they try to deduce how it could have disappeared. Tensions rise as uncle Bodfish investigates, questioning the household staff and exploring various angles, while farmer Mr. Negget’s efforts to divert suspicion humorously complicate matters. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that personal relationships and misunderstandings drive the narrative, culminating in a comical climax when Mr. Bodfish is caught in a compromising position while searching the widow's cottage, which leads to the unexpected resolution of the mystery. The overall tone is light-hearted, showcasing Jacobs' talent for blending humor with a touch of intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator: Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
EBook No.: 12125
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Cupboard Love
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cupboard Love" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story set in the early 20th century. This narrative revolves around a theft of a brooch from the home of Mrs. Negget, whose retired policeman uncle, Mr. Martin Bodfish, takes on the role of detective. The story explores themes of suspicion, family dynamics, and the quirks of human behavior as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and the unfolding mystery surrounding the missing item. In this tale, Mrs. Negget has discovered her gold brooch missing, prompting a lively discussion among family members as they try to deduce how it could have disappeared. Tensions rise as uncle Bodfish investigates, questioning the household staff and exploring various angles, while farmer Mr. Negget’s efforts to divert suspicion humorously complicate matters. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that personal relationships and misunderstandings drive the narrative, culminating in a comical climax when Mr. Bodfish is caught in a compromising position while searching the widow's cottage, which leads to the unexpected resolution of the mystery. The overall tone is light-hearted, showcasing Jacobs' talent for blending humor with a touch of intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator: Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
EBook No.: 12125
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.