Matrimonial Openings is a collection of humorous short stories by British author W. W. Jacobs. The stories follow the misadventures of a variety of characters as they attempt to find love and companionship. In the title story, a young man named Tom is desperate to find a wife, but his attempts to court the women he meets are constantly thwarted by his own clumsiness and lack of social graces. In "The Monkey's Paw," a family is granted three wishes by a mysterious talisman, but their wishes have unexpected and sometimes tragic consequences. In "The Toll House," a young couple's romantic evening is interrupted by a ghostly figure. Other stories in the collection include "The Well," in which a man discovers a magical well that grants wishes, and "The Three Sisters," in which three sisters attempt to outwit a suitor who is determined to marry one of them. Matrimonial Openings is a lighthearted and entertaining collection of stories that will delight readers of all ages.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1943 · Genre: Humor, Romance, Short Story