The Cripple in Black

Issued as a Free Supplement to the Australian Women's Weekly in 1938
Author	E. V. Timms
Language	English
Publication date	1930
Publication place	Australia

The Cripple in Black is a 1930 Australian novel by E. V. Timms set in seventeenth century Italy and England. ^{[1] [2]}

Premise

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

Reception

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 Argus criticised the conclusion. ^[4]

Radio version

The novel was adapted for the radio in 1939. ^[5] It was read out by "Scribe" in fifteen minute episodes. ^[6]

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. "FICTION OF THE DAY". The Argus (Melbourne) . No. 26, 168. Victoria, Australia. 27 June 1930. p. 12. Retrieved 11 March 2024– via National Library of Australia.
5. "BROADCASTING STATIONS". The Mercury . Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 1 August 1939. p. 8. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
6. "TUESDAY . . . .JULY 25", The Wireless Weekly: The Hundred per Cent Australian Radio Journal, 34 (17 (July 19, 1939)), Sydney: Wireless Press, nla.obj-725870696, retrieved 11 March 2024– via Trove

External links

• Complete copy of novel printed in 1938 Australian Woman's Weekly
• The Cripple in Black radio play at AustLit