Stormwrack

The Valley #2

by C. Louis Leipoldt

Book by Leipoldt, C. Louis

250 pages, Hardcover

First published November 13, 1980

About the author

Leipoldt was a man of many parts and his importance as a major literary figure in South Africa is undisputed. He was the author of many published works, of both prose and poetry, including books on cookery. During World War I he was appointed medical officerto General Louis Botha and accompanied him during the South West Africa campaign. In 1924 he stood as a candidate in the general election for the South Africa Party. A journalist of some repute, he spent some time as assistant editor of De Volkstem. He also became the first editor of the South African Medical Journal.

Reviews

[Jade Juliet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Leipoldt for your contributions to South African literature, both English and Afrikaans.

I hope that someday his English novels receive more acknowledgement. Although I enjoyed Stormwrack, it has its flaws (pacing, for one).

[David Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peace can be more difficult to navigate than war. A great South African story and one of the best anti-war novels I've read. C Louis Leipoldt can also cook.