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

'[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...

General

Imprint:	Headline Book Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	2012
Authors:	Simon Scarrow
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	586
ISBN-13:	978-0-7553-5838-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Adventure / thriller > Historical adventure Promotions
LSN:	0-7553-5838-4
Barcode:	9780755358380

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