The Kappillan Of Malta
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Monsarrat
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Nicholas Monsarrat’s The Kappillan of Malta presents a sweeping historical novel that chronicles the resilience of a besieged people through the eyes of Father Salvatore, a humble priest serving the poor of Valletta during World War II. As bombs reduce the island to rubble, Salvatore transforms ancient catacombs into sanctuaries, instructing the displaced in courage, dignity, and spiritual endurance. Monsarrat details six harrowing days of siege, interwoven with Malta’s storied past, illustrating the island’s strategic importance and cultural depth. The narrative argues for faith as a force of resistance, portraying Salvatore’s quiet heroism as emblematic of national fortitude. With vivid imagery and emotional precision, the novel stands as a tribute to Malta’s wartime suffering and the moral strength of ordinary individuals.
Author: Monsarrat
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Nicholas Monsarrat’s The Kappillan of Malta presents a sweeping historical novel that chronicles the resilience of a besieged people through the eyes of Father Salvatore, a humble priest serving the poor of Valletta during World War II. As bombs reduce the island to rubble, Salvatore transforms ancient catacombs into sanctuaries, instructing the displaced in courage, dignity, and spiritual endurance. Monsarrat details six harrowing days of siege, interwoven with Malta’s storied past, illustrating the island’s strategic importance and cultural depth. The narrative argues for faith as a force of resistance, portraying Salvatore’s quiet heroism as emblematic of national fortitude. With vivid imagery and emotional precision, the novel stands as a tribute to Malta’s wartime suffering and the moral strength of ordinary individuals.