Pamela the Probation Officer

The book focuses on the character of Pamela and her demanding career, highlighting the unexpected challenges and human elements of her job:

The Career Focus: The story aims to educate the reader about the "many and varied duties of a Probation Officer," providing an authentic background for the profession.

The First Challenge: The narrative begins with an immediate crisis and an "embarrassing experience" when Pamela finds a newborn baby left outside her office door, throwing her straight into a complex personal and professional dilemma.

The Adventures: Pamela's work takes her on various intriguing "up-country" investigations. These cases include the challenging task of unraveling the mystery behind the disappearance of another Probation Officer.