The Bitter Cross

by Simon Mawer

It is the 16th century, Northern Europe is reeling under the heresy of Protestantism, Southern Europe and the Mediterranean are reeling under the onslaught of Islam. How should a young Englishman serving as a Knight of Saint John in the fortress island of Malta react to these momentous events?

313 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Simon Mawer was a British author who lived in Italy.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting novel about one of the knights hospitaliar in Malta reflecting back on his life.

I enjoyed it well enough.