The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale - Packard, Frank L.
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The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale is a novel written by Frank L. Packard. It is a continuation of the story of Jimmie Dale, a wealthy playboy who leads a double life as a master thief known as ""The Gray Seal."" In this book, Jimmie Dale finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a criminal mastermind known only as ""The Phantom."" The Phantom is a mysterious figure who seems to be one step ahead of Jimmie Dale at every turn, and Jimmie must use all of his cunning and skill to outwit him. Along the way, Jimmie Dale must also navigate a complex web of relationships…mehr

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The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale is a novel written by Frank L. Packard. It is a continuation of the story of Jimmie Dale, a wealthy playboy who leads a double life as a master thief known as ""The Gray Seal."" In this book, Jimmie Dale finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a criminal mastermind known only as ""The Phantom."" The Phantom is a mysterious figure who seems to be one step ahead of Jimmie Dale at every turn, and Jimmie must use all of his cunning and skill to outwit him. Along the way, Jimmie Dale must also navigate a complex web of relationships with his friends and enemies, including his love interest, the beautiful and enigmatic Marjorie Fielding. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.1919. The book begins: A diminutive gas-jet¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s sickly, yellow flame illuminated the room with poverty-stricken inadequacy; high up on the wall, bordering the ceiling, the moonlight, as though contemptuous of its artificial competitor, streamed in through a small, square window, and laid a white, flickering path to the door across a filthy and disreputable rag of carpet; also, through a rent in the roller shade, which was drawn over a sort of antiquated French window that opened on a level with the floor and in line with the top-light, the moonlight disclosed a narrow and squalid courtyard without.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Frank L. Packard (1877-1942) was a Canadian author best known for his action-packed crime fiction and adventure novels. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Packard initially pursued a career as a civil engineer, working on railroads and other infrastructure projects. This experience gave him firsthand knowledge of the railroad industry, which would later become a recurring setting in many of his novels. His background in engineering informed the technical details and authenticity in his writing, particularly in works like The Wire Devils. Packard began his literary career in the early 20th century, quickly gaining recognition for his thrilling plots, memorable characters, and inventive use of criminal masterminds. His protagonists often found themselves entangled in complex situations involving secret codes, wire tapping, and organized crime, giving his stories a distinctive flair. One of his most famous creations is Jimmie Dale, a gentleman thief who operates under the alias "The Gray Seal," featured in several of Packard's novels. Packard's writing is known for its fast-paced action, suspense, and vivid depictions of criminal underworlds. He was a prolific author, and his works, especially The Wire Devils, remain popular among readers who enjoy classic crime and adventure fiction.