 His experiences and impressions formed the foundation for many of his novels, which combined drama with exoticism and unusual characters, in a relaxed style full of humor and anecdotes.The 1930s found Fabricius at the height of popularity and creativity; he produced a best-selling picaresque trilogy set in 18th-century Italy, "Komedianten trokken voorbij" (1931, winner of the C.W.van der Hoogt award), "Melodie der verten" (1932), and "De dans om de galg" (1934).