Hilda Wade : a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose.

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Title; Contents; Publishers'' Note; Chapter I -- The Episode of the Patient Who Disappointed Her Doctor; Chapter II -- The Episode of the Gentleman Who Had Failed for Everything; Chapter III -- The Episode of the Wife Who Did Her Duty; Chapter IV -- The Episode of the Man Who Would Not Commit Suicide; Chapter V -- The Episode of the Needle that Did Not Match; Chapter VI -- The Episode of the Letter with the Basingstoke Postmark; Chapter VII -- The Episode of the Stone that Looked About It; Chapter VIII -- The Episode of the European with the Kaffir Heart.

Chapter IX -- The Episode of the Lady Who was Very ExclusiveChapter X -- The Episode of the Guide Who Knew the Country; Chapter XI -- The Episode of the Officer Who Understood Perfectly; Chapter XII -- The Episode of the Dead Man Who Spoke.

Canadian-born author Grant Allen held progressive views about women and their role in society. In order to bring more awareness to the issue, he penned numerous novels featuring strong female protagonists. Hilda Wade: A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose is an engrossing look at the life of a skilled and highly respected nurse who often puts her formidable intellect to work solving mysteries.

English.

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