Bertha’s Law
“wonderfully intriguing”
“hilarious, poignant”
“the dialogue positively sings”
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Quirky realism with elements of adventure and literary fiction, Bertha’s Law is told through fictionalised episodes and haunting illustrations. The novella-length story brings to life the mysterious, unforgettable Bertha, a warrior spirit on a mission to liberate animals from captivity, cruelty, and indifference. Along the way, she forges bonds with children, rebels and outcasts, and faces off against hunters, gangsters, circus men, and supernatural foes. Hilarious and heartbreaking, 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘢’𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘸 is a powerful tribute to animal freedom and the uncompromising courage it takes to protect it. Available online and in most major bookstores. In South Africa buying directly from the publisher is recommended
with French translation, D’après Bertha
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