The Knight Of Malta (1900)

By Eugène Sue

Book Overview

The Knight of Malta is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1900. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young French nobleman named Armand de Boisguilbault who becomes a Knight of Malta. Armand's family is torn apart by religious and political conflicts, and he is forced to flee France and seek refuge on the island of Malta. The novel explores the political and religious tensions of the time, including the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation. Armand becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, and he must navigate treacherous political alliances and personal relationships to protect his honor and the honor of the order. Throughout the novel, Armand also struggles with his own faith and the role of religion in his life. He falls in love with a woman who challenges his beliefs, and he must reconcile his love for her with his loyalty to the Knights of Malta and the Catholic Church. The Knight of Malta is a sweeping historical epic that explores themes of love, honor, faith, and political intrigue. It is a classic work of French literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166617335
• ISBN13: 9781166617332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"