Sword and Scimitar A fast-paced historical epic of bravery and battle

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Synopsis

SWORD AND SCIMITAR is the gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta from Simon Scarrow, bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Conn Iggulden and Robert Harris.1565, Malta: 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...

Book details

Author:
Simon Scarrow
ISBN:
9780755359042
Related ISBNs:
9780755358380
Publisher:
Headline
Pages:
397
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-01-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2012
Copyright by:
Simon Scarrow 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Literature and Fiction