Publisher's Synopsis
The Burglar Who Moved Paradise is a novel written by Herbert Dickinson Ward and first published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a professional burglar named Jimmie Dale, who is also known as ""The Gray Seal."" Jimmie is a wealthy socialite by day, but at night he becomes a master thief, stealing from the wealthy elite of New York City.The novel begins with Jimmie receiving a letter from a mysterious woman who calls herself ""The Tocsin."" She tells him that she knows his true identity and demands that he use his skills to help her uncover a criminal conspiracy that is threatening the city. Jimmie is initially reluctant to get involved, but he soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of ruthless criminals.As Jimmie delves deeper into the conspiracy, he discovers that it is linked to a wealthy businessman named Isaac Brolan, who is using his power and influence to control the city's politics and economy. With the help of The Tocsin and a few trusted allies, Jimmie sets out to bring down Brolan and his criminal empire.The Burglar Who Moved Paradise is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of mystery, adventure, and romance. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century New York City, with its glittering high society and its seedy criminal underworld. The novel is a classic of the genre and has been praised for its fast-paced plot, memorable characters, and clever twists and turns.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.
