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The Jukebox Queen of Malta – Nicholas Rinaldi
I just finished The Jukebox Queen of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi, and I’d say it was a nice read, though not a great one. The ending left me wondering what…
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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.…
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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…
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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…