A man's woman

by Frank Norris

"A Man's Woman" by Frank Norris is a novel written in 1900. Arctic explorer Ward Bennett returns home a hero after a harrowing expedition to the North Pole. He finds himself drawn to Lloyd Searight, a strong-willed nurse from a wealthy background. When tragedy strikes and Bennett's closest friend dies, their relationship fractures. As they navigate reconciliation and marriage, both must confront whether love means surrendering their ambitions—or whether true devotion means supporting each other's callings, no matter the cost.