Books by William Norfolk

In Vienna of 1777, a gifted young pianist is sent to Doctor Mesmer in the hope that his unorthodox methods will cure her blindness. Mesmer's treatment is based on transferring a spiritual fluid that restores physical and mental harmony. To the disquiet of her parents, he insists that Maria stay in his house during treatment. Maria's sight is restored, but gossips read more into the relationship than that of doctor and patient. The treatment ends in scandal with most of Vienna convinced that Mesmer is a charlatan. Unable to see once again, Maria returns to her parents and resumes her career as the blind pianist. Mesmer leaves for Paris, still deeply committed to the his miraculous healing powers.|5 women, 3 men

"Several years after her acquittal, Lizzie Borden is living with her sister and invites players from a touring company to reenact the circumstances of the crime. This imaginative play in style and construction enjoyed an extended professional run in Britain.6 women, 2 men

A highly entertaining and ingenious black comedy. Four elderly ladies have been''sharing their lives in Violet''s rented house, pooling their pension books and sharing chores. After a mugging Violet dies, but Marge, Lottie and Doris omit to tell the authorities and leave Violet''s body peacefully in the cemetery. However, Violet''s granddaughter, Ronnie, arrives from Australia in search of her relative...|6 women, 1 man