The Kappillan of Malta
Book description
'One of the most memorable characters of post-war fiction' Daily Express
A classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel Sea
Father Salvatore was a simple, lumbering priest, a Kappillan serving the poor Valetta, when war came out of the blue skies…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Kappillan of Malta as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
"The Kappillan of Malta" is a masterpiece depicting the fascinating and complex story of Malta, particularly during the Second World War. It is not written according to modern formulas and no amount of AI could have produced it (unlike so many other books on the market today!) It does not have a predictable plot and hacknied characters. Instead, it offers a genuinely original story with complex and unique characters. The hero is a middle-aged priest struggling to assist people living in catacombs and working on an island under siege with too little to eat and multiple air raids each day.…
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