Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius) 1877-1942 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Pawned" by Frank L. Packard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a somber scene in New York's East Side, where a cabman delivers a baby girl to a pawnbroker, Paul Veniza, after the child's mother has just passed away. The narrative reveals themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships as the cabman grapples with his past and the burden of his failures. At the start of the book, the cabman, Hawkins, is in deep despair following the death of his wife, Claire. He seeks out Paul Veniza, an old friend, to care for his newborn daughter, while struggling with his own weaknesses and failures. Veniza proposes a condition under which the child will be raised as his own, contending that Hawkins must first redeem his life before he can take on the responsibility of being a father. This poignant introduction sets the stage for a tale that intertwines personal redemption with the shadowy world of pawnbroking and human dignity, hinting at the far-reaching consequences of choices made under pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-05-02 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Canadian fiction -- 20th century PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51965 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134210.0 51965