The White Cat

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The White Cat

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~23 minutes

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Description

In a rain‑soaked village, a weary traveler seeks refuge in the dimly lit Cauliflower tavern. An ebullient old regular spins a tale about a peculiar white cat that has slipped onto the hearth, its single yellow eye matching a lone blue one. The cat’s calm demeanor contrasts with the tavern’s chatter, hinting at a deeper story hidden beneath the hearth‑side warmth.

The narrative quickly turns to the cat’s tangled legacy. Young Joe Clark inherits a modest fortune from his uncle, but the will ties the estate to the life of the enigmatic feline. As the old man’s instructions grow increasingly cruel, the cat becomes the unlikely keystone of family greed, loyalty, and superstition.

Listeners are drawn into a quiet, rural world where simple gestures mask complex motives. The tale balances humor, melancholy, and a hint of the supernatural, inviting you to follow the cat’s quiet influence on the lives around it.

Details

Full title

The White Cat Captains All, Book 10.

Language

en

Duration

~23 minutes (23K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

1863–1943

Best remembered for the chilling classic "The Monkey's Paw," this English writer also built a huge readership with witty, sharply observed tales of dockworkers, sailors, and everyday London life. His stories mix humor and unease in a way that still feels vivid more than a century later.

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