Posted inHistorical fiction
The Kapellen of Malta – Nicholas Monsarrat
When I picked up The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monsarrat, I expected a sweeping story of our islands in wartime, and in many ways that is what I got.…
Posted inHistorical fiction Mystery
Secrets of Malta – Cecily Blench
The characters are also one of the book’s strengths. They feel fleshed out, they have real motives, and they’re not just there to decorate the scenery. About the book Malta,…
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The Maltese Angel – Catherine Cookson
I picked up The Maltese Angel because, well, how could I resist the title? I expected light and hope, but instead I found it much darker and heavier than I…
Posted inAdventure Historical fiction Mystery Suspense
The Lost Guardian of Malta – Steven Bogaerts
The story itself is thrilling, with a perfect mix of modern intrigue and deep historical echoes. I especially loved how the narrative balances fiction with respect for Malta’s real heritage.…
Posted inHistorical fiction Mystery Thriller
Conclave – Robert Harris
This book is in another league entirely. Harris manages to create a story that feels both suspenseful and intimate, and it stayed with me long after I turned the last…
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The Azure Window – Nicola Kearns
I’ve read plenty of historical novels, but there was something special about 'The Azure Window'. Too often, our islands are just footnotes in bigger European stories. Here, they’re front and…
Posted inHistorical fiction Romance
Sword and scimitar – Simon Scarrow
The descriptions of St. Elmo, the tensions as the Ottoman fleet presses in, the inner workings of the Knights—those parts felt real. But the dialogue on occasion felt a bit…
Posted inHistorical fiction Romance
The Phantom of Valletta – Vicki Hopkins
Reading it was a mixed experience for me. I’ve always been a huge fan of The Phantom of the Opera. But I can’t say I was as enchanted by the…