{"product_id":"the-sword-and-the-scimitar-simon-scarrow-9780755358380","title":"The Sword and the Scimitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[A] gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta...Ferocious and compelling it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice' **** \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWORD AND SCIMITAR is the compelling tale of the Great Siege of Malta from Simon Scarrow, bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eEagles of the Empire\u003c\/i\u003e series. A must read for fans of Conn Iggulden and Robert Harris. 'This lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint' \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1565, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Scarrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0755358384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780755358380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Headline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.10w x 1.30d","brand":"Simon Scarrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44057338020095,"sku":"9780755358380","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6765a231-ed90-4d00-8301-7dac18839f86.jpg?v=1685046403","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sword-and-the-scimitar-simon-scarrow-9780755358380","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}