His Wife's Deceased Sister And The Widow's Cruise

By Frank R. Stockton

Book Overview

""His Wife's Deceased Sister and the Widow's Cruise"" is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a man named Mr. Harlan, who is married to a woman named Mrs. Harlan. Mrs. Harlan's sister, Miss Maria, has recently passed away and left behind a significant amount of money. Mr. Harlan and his wife decide to go on a cruise with the widow of Miss Maria's husband, Mrs. Blythe, in order to discuss how the money will be distributed among them.During the cruise, Mr. Harlan and Mrs. Blythe develop a close friendship, which causes tension between Mr. Harlan and his wife. As the cruise progresses, the group encounters a series of unexpected events, including a shipwreck and encounters with pirates.Throughout the novel, the characters navigate their relationships with each other and grapple with the ethical implications of inheriting Miss Maria's fortune. The story ultimately explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships.Overall, ""His Wife's Deceased Sister and the Widow's Cruise"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers pondering the nature of love and morality.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories Of Frank R. Stockton V4, by Frank R. Stockton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417925167.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162887184
• ISBN13: 9781162887180
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"