 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]
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 Argus criticised the conclusion. [4]
The novel was adapted for the radio in 1939. [5] It was read out by "Scribe" in fifteen minute episodes. [6]
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