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Sword and Scimitar: A fast-paced historical epic of bravery and battle
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Sword and Scimitar: A fast-paced historical epic of bravery and battle
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Simon Scarrow
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:448 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130 |
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| Category/Genre | Historical adventure |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780755358380
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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| Illustrations |
Maps
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Publishing Details |
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Headline Publishing Group
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| Imprint |
Headline Book Publishing
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| Publication Date |
25 April 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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...
Author Biography
Simon Scarrow is a former teacher who now devotes himself to writing full time. He lives outside Norwich with his family.
Reviews[T]his lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint - Sunday Times
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