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But the rumblings of war are reaching out to that small island in the Mediterranean and many of the old Maltese families are becoming divided in their loyalties: at the same time staunchly supportive to the British and yet starting to question Malta’s subordinate status and wondering whether the time has come to strike out an independent path for themselves. So the letter to The Times has touched a raw nerve, as Seymour soon finds out: is it a critique of bad nursing practices? Or is there a different, more sinister explanation to these sudden deaths? Praise for Michael Pearce’s A Dead Man in Malta: ‘The steady pace, atmospheric design, and detailed description re-create a complicated city. A recommended historical series’ – Library Journal. ‘Sheer fun’ – The Times. ‘His sympathetic portrayal of an unfamiliar culture, impeccable historical detail and entertaining dialogue make enjoyable reading’ – Sunday Telegraph. Paperback. Printed by Little Brown Book Group 2017