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Sword and Scimitar

A fast-paced historical epic of bravery and battle

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Sword and Scimitar

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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 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...©2012 Simon Scarrow Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Thriller & Suspense War & Military Imperialism Ottoman Empire Siege Royalty Middle Ages

Critic Reviews

'[A] gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta . . . Ferocious and compelling it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice. As the people fight for their homeland dark secrets emerge which threaten their survival' ****
This lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint
Praise for Simon Scarrow's other novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Gripping and moving
All stars
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enjoyed listening to a story about a place I've actually been too. I enjoyed this more than his ongoing Roman series.

historical fiction

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this was a non stop ride! thoroughly enjoyable and perfectly narrated by Jonathon. although i picked the big reveal early on it still made my heart swell 💓 i do hope there might be another book to come.

such a great story

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Keeble is a great narrator, great story as always from Scarrow. If it didn't have the atheist tilt would be perfect

Loved it!

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