The Sword and the Scimitar (Second-Hand)

Author: David Ball
Title: The Sword and the Scimitar
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Fiction / Adventure
Publisher: Arrow Books / Random House
ISBN: 0-09-945795-4

The Sword and the Scimitar is a sweeping historical epic set against the dramatic backdrop of the sixteenth century, during the clash between Christian Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire.

Book Overview

The novel follows the intertwined lives of Nico and Maria, Maltese siblings torn apart when Nico is abducted by Moorish slavers and taken into the Ottoman world, while Maria remains behind, struggling to survive under religious persecution.

Alongside their story runs that of a French aristocrat, bound by duty to the Order of St John. As the Great Siege of Malta approaches in 1565, their lives converge in a tale filled with war, loyalty, betrayal, faith, and love.

Richly detailed and fast-moving, the novel blends real historical events with compelling fictional characters to create a vivid and immersive reading experience.

Historical Context

• Set during the Great Siege of Malta (1565)
• Explores conflict between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire
• Draws on real historical figures and events

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• General wear to cover and edges
• Spine intact
• Pages clean and complete
• Wear consistent with normal second-hand use

Additional Information

• Standalone historical novel
• Epic, character-driven narrative
• Suitable for fans of large-scale historical fiction