Intro Nicholas Jacobs (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Well reflecting WW Jacobs' delight in finding humour in everyday situations and showcasing short stories spanning his writing career, this collection includes a narrative in which a suspicious sailor buys a parrot for his wife in the hope it will repeat any untoward happenings, a cautionary 'three wishes' tale that seamlessly blends wit with horror, and tightly woven accounts of poaching adventures in Essex.…