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 was born in 1877 in Montreal, Quebec, to parents James Packard and Mary Elizabeth Adams. Before becoming a writer, he trained as a civil engineer and spent a significant part of his early career working on railway construction projects, which deeply influenced his later literary work. His technical background provided him with insights into the operations and intricacies of the railroad industry, forming the foundation for much of the setting and realism in his fiction. Packard began writing in the early 1900s and soon gained recognition for his gripping crime and adventure stories. His narratives frequently featured criminal enterprises, encrypted messages, and daring escapades, often led by complex protagonists. Among his most notable characters was a suave, masked figure known as the Gray Seal, who appeared in several books under the identity of Jimmie Dale. These stories blended suspense and action with clever criminal intrigue. Packard s novels, such as The Wire Devils, showcased a unique mix of engineering precision and dramatic storytelling. His work appealed to readers seeking fast-paced plots within vivid and shadowy settings. Frank L. Packard died in 1942, leaving behind a legacy of adventurous fiction rooted in both professional experience and imaginative storytelling.