Publisher's Synopsis
Dead Man's Gold is a thrilling mystery novel written by Joseph Allan Dunn and first published in 1920. The story revolves around a young man named Jimmie Dale, who is also known as the ""Gray Seal"" - a notorious thief and criminal mastermind. However, Jimmie Dale has a secret identity as a wealthy socialite, and he uses his alter ego to fight crime and help those in need.The novel begins with Jimmie Dale receiving a mysterious letter from a dead man, which leads him on a dangerous quest to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Marie LaSalle, a gang of ruthless criminals, and a determined police detective named Carruthers.As Jimmie Dale gets closer to the treasure, he finds himself in increasingly perilous situations, and he must use all of his skills and cunning to stay alive. Along the way, he also uncovers a dark conspiracy involving corrupt officials and powerful businessmen, and he must decide whether to use his Gray Seal persona to expose the truth or keep it hidden.Dead Man's Gold is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its intricate plot, memorable characters, and thrilling action sequences, it is a classic of the mystery genre that is sure to delight fans of detective fiction.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.
