From Now On - Couverture souple

Packard, Frank L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358018771 ISBN 13 : 9789358018776

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

"From Now On" is a novel written by Frank L. Packard written before 1927. The book is a gripping mystery story that follows the adventures of Jimmie Dale, a wealthy playboy who secretly leads a double life as a master thief known as "The Grey Seal." The story begins when Jimmie Dale is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious "Mother" and given a new assignment: to retrieve a valuable gemstone known as the Black Star from a ruthless gang of criminals. Along the way, he must navigate a dangerous maze of rival gangs, corrupt officials, and shadowy conspiracies. As the story unfolds, Jimmie Dale faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including a near-fatal encounter with an old enemy and a dangerous showdown with the Black Star gang. He also grapples with his own inner demons, including his love for a woman who may be part of the criminal underworld. The book is notable for its fast-paced action, intricate plot, and vividly drawn characters.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Canadian author Frank L. Packard lived from February 2, 1877, until February 17, 1942. Frank L. Packard attended the Universities of Liège and McGill after being born in Montreal, Quebec. He was a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway when he was a young guy. His experiences as a railroad worker inspired him to write numerous train tales and later a series of mystery books, the most well-known of which included a character by the name of Jimmie Dale. He has some of his books adapted into movies. Frank Packard passed away in Lachine, Quebec, in 1942, and was laid to rest in Montreal's Mount Royal Cemetery. went to work as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway as a young man. His experiences working on the railroad inspired him to write a number of mystery books, the most well-known of which included a character by the name of "Jimmie Dale," who made his debut in the 1917 book The Adventures of Jimmie Dale. By day, he was a wealthy playboy, but at night, he put on a disguise and went by the name The Grey Seal. He breaks into homes and businesses to open safes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358018771
• ISBN 13: 9789358018776
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 229
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• Personne responsable: non disponible