
Hilda Wade, A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose
by Grant Allen
'Hilda Wade, A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose' Summary
Hilda Wade, A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose is an early detective novel by Grant Allen. It features the capable nurse Hilda Wade, who has a mysterious past and a secret purpose. When Hilda arrives at the hospital, she quickly catches the attention of Dr. Hubert Cumberledge, who becomes her devoted friend. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind Hilda's past and help her achieve her goals. Their journey takes them across the world, from London to South Africa, Rhodesia, India, Nepaul, Tibet and back. Along the way, they face deadly perils and challenges that test their limits. But Hilda's extraordinary logic and clear thinking help them overcome every obstacle. In the end, Hilda finally achieves her secret purpose, but not without making some difficult choices. She learns that sometimes the truth can be painful, but it is always worth fighting for. Hilda Wade is a complex and fascinating character. She is a brilliant detective, but she is also a deeply flawed human being. She is driven by a desire for justice, but she is also willing to bend the rules in order to achieve her goals. This is a well-written and suspenseful novel that will keep you guessing until the very end.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

Grant Allen
Canada
Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth cen...
Books by Grant AllenDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Chronicles of Crime Vol 2 by Camden Pelham
Chronicles of Crime Vol 2 is a comprehensive collection of criminal cases from 18th and 19th century Britain, compiled by Camden Pelham, a barrister-a...

African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay by Grant Allen
The adventures of Colonel Clay, an illustrious gentleman rogue and fortune hunter, who travels to South Africa to seek his fortune. Along the way, he...

Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 5 by Various
This volume, part of a six-volume set, presents a collection of intriguing mystery and detective short stories from German, Russian, and Scandinavian...

Just Sweethearts; A Christmas Love Story by Harry Stillwell Edwards
Just Sweethearts is a classic Christmas love story set in turn-of-the-20th-century New Orleans. The story follows King, a young man from a wealthy fam...

Rome Express by Arthur Griffiths
On the Rome Express, a train traveling from Istanbul to Paris, a murder occurs in one of the sleeping compartments. The victim is Sir Charles Cartwrig...

Confessions of Arsene Lupin by Maurice Leblanc
This collection of nine short stories, or confessions, follows the exploits of the legendary gentleman thief Arsene Lupin. Known for his cunning inte...

Clara Vaughan, Vol I. by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
Clara Vaughan is a young woman determined to solve the mystery of her father's murder, a crime that occurred when she was just a child. Years later,...

Chronicles of crime and criminals No.1 by Anonymous
This book, published in 1888, provides a detailed account of two infamous murder cases that occurred in London during the Victorian era: the murder of...

Woman in the Alcove by Anna Katharine Green
"I was, perhaps, the plainest girl in the room that night. I was also the happiest—up to one o'clock. Then my whole world crumbled, or, at least, suff...

Hidden Foes by Nicholas Carter
Hidden Foes is a classic detective novel featuring the legendary Nick Carter, America's greatest detective. When Gaston Todd is found dead in the corr...
Reviews for Hilda Wade, A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose
No reviews posted or approved, yet...