The Red Ledger (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. ThrillerBy Frank L. Packard
Length10h 25m
About this audiobook
Frank L. Packard's The Red Ledger is a tightly plotted work of early twentieth-century popular crime fiction, built around the perilous moral and narrative power of a document that records hidden guilt, obligation, and criminal commerce. Packard combines sensational intrigue with disciplined pacing, moving through disguises, pursuit, revelation, and underworld maneuvering in the manner of the classic thriller. Its style is direct, atmospheric, and suspense-driven, placing it within the tradition of pre-hardboiled mystery fiction, where melodrama, honor, and detection intersect. Packard, a Canadian novelist best remembered for his Jimmie Dale "Gray Seal" stories, brought to his fiction a strong sense of movement, urban tension, and mechanical precision. His background in civil engineering and his travels by rail helped shape his fascination with systems—social, criminal, and technological—and with the individuals who exploit or resist them. The Red Ledger reflects his characteristic interest in double lives, coded evidence, and the unstable boundary between respectability and crime. Readers who value classic adventure-mystery fiction will find The Red Ledger an engaging example of Packard's craft. It is recommended for those interested in the development of crime narrative before noir, and for anyone who enjoys swift action joined to questions of conscience, identity, and justice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (43)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 2, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE GUERMANTES WAY (French Classics Series) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. C,305
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6Chapter II. 2½ Dominic Court
7Chapter III. A Month Later
8Chapter IV. The Accomplice
9Chapter V. Against Time
10Chapter VI. For Value Received
11Chapter VII. A Matter of Identity
12Chapter VIII. The Countermove
13Chapter IX. Stranway Receives a Package
14Chapter X. The Debt
15Chapter XI. The Last Day of Grace
16Chapter XII. In Which a Trap is Baited
17Chapter XIII. The Man in the Checked Suit
18Chapter XIV. The Voice on the Wire
19Chapter XV. The Accusation
20Chapter XVI. Stacked Cards
21Chapter XVII. As Per Account Rendered
22Chapter XVIII. The Art of Piquet
23Chapter XIX. The Road Through the Woods
24Chapter XX. The Bargain
25Chapter XXI. The Accrued Interest
26Chapter XXII. On the Debit Side
27Chapter XXIII. The Warning
28Chapter XXIV. On Narrow Margin
29Chapter XXV. The Message
30Chapter XXVI. The Old Manuscript
31Chapter XXVII. All But One
32Chapter XXVIII. The Lone House
33Chapter XXIX. On the Top Floor
34Chapter XXX. The Fight
35Chapter XXXI. At Midnight
36Analysis
37Reflection
38Memorable Quotes
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