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Grant Allen was a late 19th century Canadian author best known for writing about both science and novels. This is one of his horror tales.

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A gripping mystery novel by Canadian author Grant Allen, first published in 1899. Follows the exploits of Hilda Wade, a brilliant young nurse who solves crimes and saves lives with her quick wit and scientific expertise. A forerunner to the modern detective novel.

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Hilda Wade

Hilda Wade's gift was so unique, so extraordinary, that I must illustrate it, I think, before I attempt to describe it. But first let me say a word of explanation about the Master. I have never met anyone who impressed me so much with a sense of GREATNESS as Professor Sebastian... Read Full Overview

A gripping mystery novel by Canadian author Grant Allen, first published in 1899. Follows the exploits of Hilda Wade, a brilliant young nurse who solves crimes and saves lives with her quick wit and scientific expertise. A forerunner to the modern detective novel.

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"Hilda Wade" from Grant Allen. Canadian science writer and novelist (1848-1899).

I have never met anyone who impressed me so much with a sense of GREATNESSas Professor Sebastian. And this was not due to his scientific eminence alone: theman's strength and keenness struck me quite as forcibly as his vast attainments.When he first came to St. Nathaniel's Hospital,... Read Full Overview