Sword and Scimitar
A fast-paced historical epic of bravery and battle
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4.3 • 78 Ratings
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
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...
Customer Reviews
Great read
I bought the paper back and I have to say its an excellent read and details a very interesting time period. I recommend it.
Sword & Scimitar
I have been reading Simon Scarrow's novels since "Under The Eagle" and have greatly enjoyed them all. With Sword & Scimitar, Simon Scarrow has reached his peak. This is a very well told story of the siege of Malta. His hero is full of human frailties and with his descriptions of the conditions endured by those besieged you can imagine being there. Well done Mr. Scarrow. I look forward to your next novel, whether it be a "one off" or the continuing adventures of Macro and Cato