The Elusive Hildegarde is a novel written by Helen Reimensnyder Martin and originally published in 1900. The story revolves around a young woman named Hildegarde, who is known for her beauty and charm. However, despite her many suitors, Hildegarde remains elusive and refuses to settle down with any of them. The novel takes place in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Hildegarde is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own choices in life, despite the pressure from her family and society to conform to traditional gender roles. Throughout the book, Hildegarde experiences various romantic relationships, including a passionate love affair with a wealthy businessman named Philip. However, even with Philip, Hildegarde is hesitant to commit and continues to resist the idea of marriage. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through Hildegarde's life, witnessing her struggles and triumphs as she navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. The Elusive Hildegarde is a timeless novel that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by women in the past and the power of individual agency and choice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.