The Crescent and the Cross is a historical novel set during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The story follows the lives of a young Maltese girl and a Turkish prisoner of war as they navigate the brutal conflict between Christian and Muslim forces. Martyn's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail make for a gripping read.

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