Mrs. Cliff's Yacht

In "Mrs. Cliff's Yacht," Frank Richard Stockton presents a captivating tale that intertwines the themes of adventure, social class, and the nuanced nature of relationships against the backdrop of leisurely ocean voyages. The narrative employs a blend of humor and irony, characteristic of Stockton's style, as it explores the eccentricities of the upper class, embodied by Mrs. Cliff, a wealthy widow...