The White Cat / Captains All, Book 10.

Name: The White Cat / Captains All, Book 10.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A white cat with mismatched eyes becomes the pivot of a comic inheritance dispute when an elderly owner leaves his estate to a neighbor for as long as the cat lives, with the remainder promised to a relative. The neighbor's terrified devotion and the relative's rueful patience spark village gossip, wagers and increasingly absurd precautions — collars and promenades, clandestine medicines and frantic night watches — as everyone frets over whether to preserve or shorten the animal's life. The narrative gently satirizes small‑town superstition and the lengths people will go to for property and peace of mind.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.