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