| 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]
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.