Pawned - (Packard Frank L.)(Paperback)

Pawned is a thrilling crime novel written by Frank L. Packard written before 1913. The story follows the character Jimmie Dale, a wealthy socialite by day and a master thief known as The Gray Seal by night. Jimmies double life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself unwittingly involved in a deadly game of blackmail and murder. The book begins with Jimmie receiving a letter from a mysterious figure known only as The Tocsin. The letter informs Jimmie that he is being watched and that he must steal a particular item or face the consequences. As Jimmie races to clear his name, he finds himself in a race against time, with danger lurking around every corner. Along the way, he teams up with a spunky newspaper reporter named Marie LaSalle, who helps him navigate the seedy underbelly of New York Citys criminal underworld. Pawned is a classic crime novel filled with suspense,
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