The Cripple in Black
1930 novel by E.V. Timms
 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "BROADCASTING STATIONS". The Mercury. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 1 August 1939. p. 8. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "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
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Works by E. V. Timms
- The Hills of Hate (1925)
- The Valley of Adventure (1926)
- James! Don't Be a Fool (1926)
- Red Mask (1927)
- The Cripple in Black (1930)
- Whitehall (1931)
- Alicia Deane (1932)
- Conflict (1934)
- Far Caravan (1935)
- Uncivilised (1936)
- Maelstrom (1938)
- Dark Interlude (1939)
- James! How Dare You (1940)
- Forever to Remain (1948)
- The Pathway of the Sun (1949)
- The Beckoning Shore (1950)
- The Valleys Beyond (1951)
- The Challenge (1952)
- The Scarlet Frontier (1953)
- The Fury (1954)
- They Came from the Sea (1955)
- Convict Town (1955)
- Ten Wicked Men (1955)
- Shining Harvest (1956)
- Robina (1958)
- The Big Country (1962)
- Time and Chance (1971) (by Alma Timms)
- Lawrence, Prince of Mecca (1927)
- Hills of Hate (1926)
- The Grey Glove (1928)
- The Squatter's Daughter (1933)
- Uncivilised (1936)
- Forty Thousand Horsemen (1940)
- The Shadow Man (1936)
- The Shadow Man Again (1936)
- The Valley of Adventure (1937)
- The Three Diggers (1938-39)
- The Cripple in Black (1939)
- James! Don't Be a Fool (1940)
- Forever to Remain (1949)
- The Pathway of the Sun (1950)
- The Beckoning Shore (1951)
- Forever to Remain (1952)
- The Pathway of the Sun (1952)
- The Valleys Beyond (1953)
- The Challenge (1953)
- The Beckoning Shore (1953)
- The Scarlet Frontier (1953)
- The Fury (1955)
- Shining Harvest (1957)
- They Came from the Sea (1965)
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