Grant Allen 
Hilda Wade 
A Woman with Tenacity of Purpose

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.