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Book Review: Historical Fiction Novel Eight Pointed Cross by Marthese Fenech

In this historical fiction book review of Eight Pointed Cross by Marthese Fenech, I look at a sixteenth-century Malta caught between the Ottoman world and the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Knights of Saint John. The novel follows ordinary families living under corsair raids, social inequality, and competing religious powers. It stands out as a memorable work of historical fiction because Read more of this blog post »
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I really enjoyed Eight Pointed Cross. This is a rich, thoughtful historical fiction novel set in sixteenth-century Malta, with the island caught in the conflict between the Christian and Ottoman worlds. The story follows the Montesa family as they tr ...more
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Jennifer Wizbowski’s Poinsettia Girl is a quiet historical fiction novel inspired by the real-life singer and composer Agata de la Pietà in 18th century Venice. The novel traces Agata’s life from her mother’s death, when she is ten, through her trium ...more
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