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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aCupboard Love :
_bThe Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aRiver life -- Fiction
700 1 _aGreiffenhagen, Maurice,
_d1862-1931
700 1 _aRichards, Amy, active 1896-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12125
999 _c53545
_d53545