Knights of Saint John

Book Review: 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 of how it explores power, survival, and moral complexity.