The Cripple in Black
 Issued as a Free Supplement to the Australian Women's Weekly in 1938 | |
| Author | E. V. Timms |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Publication date | 1930 |
The Cripple in Black is an 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 novel was adapted for the radio in 1939.[4]
References[]
- ^ "FICTION OF THE DAY". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 20 June 1930. p. 7. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ "MAXIM GORKI'S NEW WORK". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 27 June 1930. p. 6. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "BROADCASTING STATIONS". The Mercury. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 1 August 1939. p. 8. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
External links[]
- Complete copy of novel printed in 1938 Australian Woman's Weekly
- The Cripple in Black radio play at AustLit
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- Novels set in Liguria
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