Hilda - A Story of Calcutta

'Hilda' is an adventure-drama novel written by Sara Jeannette Duncan. The book begins with a conversation between Miss Howe, an actress and a woman named Laura Filbert. Miss Howe expresses her pity for Laura, but Laura insists that she is happy and much happier than Miss Howe. They talk about how Laura is happy with her life in the East and the freedom she has there. Miss Howe also shows her admiration of Laura's way of living, defying criticism and conventions.