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Nancy H
Feb 18, 2020 rated it liked it
Excellent and unique historical fiction, this book tells the story of what happened to the island of Malta during World War II. Through the eyes of the priest, Father Salvatore, the reader finds out about the terrible conditions and the extreme hardships that people on this island experienced during the war. Through some 'stories' by the good Father, you also find out what happened on the island earlier in history, and what hardships people often faced through the centuries as they were conquere ...more
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