by Grant Allen
First published 2006
Hilda Wade works as a nurse with an extraordinary gift for reading people and situations. Her sharp mind catches details others miss, and she applies this talent to unraveling puzzles that baffle everyone around her. When she encounters Dr. Hubert Cumberledge, a physician who becomes both colleague and chronicler of her adventures, Wade demonstrates how her unique abilities can expose hidden truths. She faces criminals and conspirators who underestimate her because of her profession and gender. Wade must use every ounce of her determination and analytical skills to pursue justice while navigating the constraints placed on women in her era. Her investigations lead her through dangerous situations where her tenacity becomes her greatest weapon. The cases test not only her detective abilities but also her courage and moral conviction.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, crime, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, strong-female-lead
Period: 19th-century
232 pages · Paperback · Indypublish.Com