'[A] gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta...Ferocious and
compelling it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice' ****
Daily Express SWORD AND SCIMITAR is the compelling 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. 'This lively, absorbing novel will not
disappoint' The Sunday Times 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...
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