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

Scarrow, Simon

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0755358384 ISBN 13: 9780755358380

Casa editrice: Headline, 2013

Riassunto

'[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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[T]his lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint (Sunday Times)

Descrizione del libro:

The Sunday Times bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series brings to life one of the bloodiest and most fiercely contested sieges in history - the 1565 Siege of Malta. Simon Scarrow's bestsellers include BRITANNIA, CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR.

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• Editore: Headline
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0755358384
• ISBN 13: 9780755358380
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 448