Best-selling author Simon Scarrow brings the Great Siege of Malta to vivid and unforgettable life in this gripping standalone novel.
Malta, 1565: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe and the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation.
Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty and instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeth's command, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign. As Sir Thomas confronts the past that cost him his honour and a secret that has long lain buried, a vast enemy army arrives to lay siege to the island....
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"Did not realise this was not one of the Roman stories but enjoyed it all the same. Malta 1565 Islam V Christianity. Great adventure, action and a good story. If you are into adventure or historical fiction you can't go far wrong." — Neil (4 out of 5 stars)
"Did not realise this was not one of the Roman stories but enjoyed it all the same. Malta 1565 Islam V Christianity. Great adventure, action and a good story. If you are into adventure or historical fiction you can't go far wrong."
" Great story based on the struggle between Islam and Christianity culminating on the siege of the knights of St John in Malta "
" Enjoyed the historical aspect, the fighting, the romance. Just a little repetitive for me which is why I've rated 3 stars. Full review coming soon! "
" Lots of fighting blood and gore and hard men fighting hard. Liked the description of the ancient flame throwers. And I laughed out loud when the protaganist found out the hidden secret. I predicted this very early in the book and was pleased that I guessed the secret. "
" just over halfway reading this book "
" A wonderful epic historical novel for my first finished book of 2013. I have read many fiction and non fiction books on the 1565 siege of Malta. This was among the best. An excellent author an excellent book. "
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