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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 4 _aThe three sisters [Night watches, Part 6.]
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"The Three Sisters" by W. W. Jacobs is a novella steeped in gothic elements, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of three sisters—Ursula, Tabitha, and Eunice—who face the existential themes of life, death, and the supernatural. Set in a secluded household, the narrative unfolds with a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the haunting lingering of the past. The plot begins with Ursula lying on her deathbed, expressing her wish to return after death to watch over her sisters. Following her passing, the two remaining sisters, Tabitha and Eunice, navigate their troubled feelings of grief and avarice. Tabitha’s obsession with money contrasts starkly with Eunice’s desire to use their inheritance for altruistic purposes. As strange occurrences and a looming atmosphere of dread envelop the house, both sisters are confronted with the specters of their past and the consequences of their choices. Ultimately, the eerie climax leads to unexpected deaths and the unraveling of familial bonds, underscoring the themes of fear and the emotional weight of unresolved legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHumorous stories
700 1 _aDavis, Stanley
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12156
999 _c53575
_d53575