Captain Rogers The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 7.

"Captain Rogers" by W. W. Jacobs is a thrilling story within a collection highlighting suspense and the battle between right and wrong. Set in a cozy inn by the sea, the tale follows the unnerving arrival of Nick Gunn, an escaped convict, who throws the lives of innkeeper Mullet and his stepdaughter Joan into turmoil. As Gunn takes over, the innkeeper wrestles with his conscience, wanting to shield his daughter from danger. Just when things look bleakest, Captain Rogers, back from a long absence, steps into the fray, setting off a showdown with Gunn to guard his family and reclaim what was lost to his former shipmate. This story is charged with suspense and tangled morals, showing how past secrets can shatter the present.