Vrouw Grobelaar

Vrouw Grobelaar

Perceval Gibbon

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437362114
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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 Dutch woman living in South Africa during the late 19th century. Vrouw Grobelaar is a remarkable woman who possesses a keen intellect and a deep understanding of human nature. She is often called upon to solve difficult cases that have stumped the local authorities. The stories in the book are narrated by a young man who is a friend of Vrouw Grobelaar’s and who is fascinated by her intelligence and insight. The cases that Vrouw Grobelaar solves are varied and include murder, theft, and fraud. Each story is a fascinating glimpse into the world of South Africa during the late 19th century and provides a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the time. The book is a classic of South African literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the country.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.

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