TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jacobs,W.W.
AU  - Greiffenhagen,Maurice
AU  - Richards,Amy,active 1896-1918
TI  - In the Library: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Humorous stories, English
KW  - England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - River life -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2004-04-01; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "In the Library" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This suspenseful tale revolves around the morality and implications of crime, highlighting the psychological tension experienced by the protagonist. The story explores themes of betrayal, guilt, and the unforeseen consequences of one's actions.  The plot follows Trayton Burleigh, who is facing financial ruin and is confronted by his partner, James Fletcher, about his embezzlement. Tensions escalate when Burleigh, in a fit of rage, brutally kills Fletcher after an argument about the future of the firm they once shared. As Burleigh grapples with the immediate horror of his actions, he finds himself consumed by fear and paranoia, worried about being discovered. Just as he thinks he has escaped, another individual inadvertently enters the scene, putting Burleigh's situation into a chaotic spiral. In a twist of fate, the chaos leads to an unexpected resolution when both the police and medical assistance arrive, questioning Burleigh’s integrity and his role in the tragic event. The story concludes with a tense standoff as the truth hangs in precarious balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12126
ER  -