The Cripple in Black explained

Author:E. V. Timms
Country:Australia
Language:English
Release Date:1930

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: FICTION OF THE DAY. . . Melbourne . 20 June 1930 . 19 October 2014 . 7 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: "THE CRIPPLE IN BLACK.". . . Perth . 29 June 1930 . 19 October 2014 . 5 Section: THE MOTORING SECTION . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: MAXIM GORKI'S NEW WORK. . . 27 June 1930 . 19 October 2014 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: FICTION OF THE DAY . . 26,168 . Victoria, Australia . 27 June 1930 . 11 March 2024 . 12 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: BROADCASTING STATIONS. . . Hobart, Tas. . 1 August 1939 . 19 October 2014 . 8 . National Library of Australia.