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_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943 |
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_aIn the Library : _bThe Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHumorous stories, English | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRiver life -- Fiction | ||
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_aGreiffenhagen, Maurice, _d1862-1931 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aRichards, Amy, active 1896-1918 | |
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