Hilda Wade, A Woman With Tenacity of Purpose

Grant Allen (1848 - 1899)

"In this early detective novel, the detective is Hilda Wade. She is a very capable nurse, but there is something mysterious about her from the moment she arrives at the hospital. Upon meeting her, Dr. Hubert Cumberledge greatly admires her and becomes a devoted friend. It turns out that Hilda has one purpose in life, and in pursuit of that purpose she will travel across the world, from London to South Africa, Rhodesia, India, Nepaul, Tibet and back. With Cumberledge's support, her extraordinary logic and clear thinking lead her on through deadly perils. But will that be enough to accomplish the secret purpose which has driven her so long and so far?" (Summary by Mary Ann Spiegel).

Coordinated by Stav Nisser and MaryAnn Spiegel

Genre(s): Detective Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Ch 1 pt 1 - The Episode of the Patient Who Disappointed Her Doctor Anna Simon
00:24:31
Play 02 02 - Ch 1 pt 2 - The Episode of the Patient Who Disappointed Her Doctor Anna Simon
00:22:33
Play 03 03 - Ch 2 pt 1 - The Episode of the Gentleman Who Had Failed For Everything Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:27:15
Play 04 04 - Ch 2 pt 2 - The Episode of the Gentleman Who Had Failed For Everything Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:30:11
Play 05 05 - Ch 3 pt 1 - The Episode of the Wife Who Did Her Duty Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:27:48
Play 06 06 - Ch 3 pt 2 - The Episode of the Wife Who Did Her Duty Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:29:13
Play 07 07 - Ch 4 pt 1 - The Episode of the Man Who Would Not Commit Suicide Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:29:57
Play 08 08 - Ch 4 pt 2 - The Episode of the Man Who Would Not Commit Suicide Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:26:23
Play 09 09 - Ch 5 pt 1 - The Episode of the Needle That Did Not Match Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:29:08
Play 10 10 - Ch 5 pt 2 - The Episode of the Needle That Did Not Match Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:23:33
Play 11 11 - Ch 6 pt 1 - The Episode of the Letter With the Basingstoke Postmark Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:29:01
Play 12 12 - Ch 6 pt 2 - The Episode of the Letter With the Basingstoke Postmark Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:26:36
Play 13 13 - Ch 7 pt 1 - The Episode of the Stone That Looked About It Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:25:56
Play 14 14 - Ch 7 pt 2 - The Episode of the Stone That Looked About It Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:22:58
Play 15 15 - Ch 8 pt 1 - The Episode of the European With the Kaffir Heart Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:22:41
Play 16 16 - Ch 8 pt 2 - The Episode of the European With the Kaffir Heart Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:21:57
Play 17 17 - Ch 9 pt 1 - The Episode of the Lady Who Was Very Exclusive Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:26:04
Play 18 18 - Ch 9 pt 2 - The Episode of the Lady Who Was Very Exclusive Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:25:44
Play 19 19 - Ch 10 pt 1 - The Episode of the Guide Who Knew the Country Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:26:33
Play 20 20 - Ch 10 pt 2 - The Episode of the Guide Who Knew the Country Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:27:06
Play 21 21 - Ch 11 pt 1 - The Episode of the Officer Who Understood Perfectly Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:29:00
Play 22 22 - Ch 11 pt 2 - The Episode of the Officer Who Understood Perfectly Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:25:33
Play 23 23 - Ch 12 - The Episode of the Dead Man Who Spoke Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
00:34:11