Vrouw Grobelaar: And Her Leading Cases (1906)

By Perceval Gibbon

Book Overview

Vrouw Grobelaar: And Her Leading Cases is a book written by Perceval Gibbon and published in 1906. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the character of Vrouw Grobelaar, a South African detective who solves various cases in her community. The stories are set in the late 19th century and early 20th century in South Africa, and they explore themes of crime, justice, and morality. Vrouw Grobelaar is depicted as a strong and intelligent woman who uses her wit and intuition to solve complex cases, often outwitting her male counterparts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which features a different case that Vrouw Grobelaar solves. The cases range from theft and fraud to murder and conspiracy, and they provide a glimpse into the social and political landscape of South Africa during that time period. Overall, Vrouw Grobelaar: And Her Leading Cases is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on detective fiction and South African history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165154935
• ISBN13: 9781165154937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"