The title story weaves an overarching narrative through several tales by which a young woman, Jessie Wales, is convinced to extend her visit with her former guardian and his two brothers. The three brothers promise to tell Jessie a new story each evening, thus detaining her until the guardians son can return and declare his love. This volume also includes the story "e;Mr. Lepel and the Housekeeper."e;
| ISBN: | 9781411447721 |
| Publication date: | 22nd March 2011 |
| Author: | Collins, Wilkie |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |