The Cripple in Black

The Cripple in Black is an Australian novel by E. V. Timms set in seventeenth century Italy and England.[1][2]

Issued as a Free Supplement to the Australian Women's Weekly in 1938
AuthorE. V. Timms
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Publication date
1930

Kindly Genoese merchant Balsamo becomes the vengeful "cripple in black" when a girl under his protection is abducted by an arrogant English aristocrat.

The Sydney Morning Herald said that "Here and there one might wish for a little more skilful handling, but any shortcomings are amply compensated for by the work at the end It Is an eminently readable story, with excellent characterisation."[3]

The novel was adapted for the radio in 1939.[4]

References
  1. "FICTION OF THE DAY". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 20 June 1930. p. 7. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ""THE CRIPPLE IN BLACK."". The Sunday Times. Perth: National Library of Australia. 29 June 1930. p. 5 Section: THE MOTORING SECTION. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  3. "MAXIM GORKI'S NEW WORK". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 27 June 1930. p. 6. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. "BROADCASTING STATIONS". The Mercury. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 1 August 1939. p. 8. Retrieved 19 October 2014.


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