The Dust of Melita

In 1940, 19-year-old Frank Nixon is stationed in Malta, where aerial bombardments and relentless attacks test the island's courage and resilience. Despite the dangers, Frank becomes fascinated by Malta's history and the lives of its people. The Dust of Melita is a captivating historical fiction novel that explores the turbulent history of Malta during World War Two.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Cahill Davis Publishing

In 1940, at the age of 19, Frank Nixon found himself serving in Malta, a small island that was about to endure the most prolonged and destructive assaults of its colorful and violent history. The island was soon bombarded by aerial attacks, and the defenders struggled to withstand the increasingly relentless attacks. Despite the dangers of life on the besieged island, Frank became fascinated by its history as a tiny strategic territory, for centuries at the mercy of powerful warmongers.

In the midst of the horrors and privations, Frank discovered both his vulnerabilities and his strengths. Through the pain and pleasure of his love for a local widow and the increasing demands of his duties, he learned to navigate the complexities of life in a war-torn world. As the siege became more brutal, the island population, threatened with the prospect of starvation or surrender, had their courage and resilience tested to the extreme. They awaited relief in the war-torn Mediterranean, hoping that their suffering would end soon.

The Dust of Melita is a captivating historical fiction novel that takes readers on a journey through the turbulent history of Malta during World War Two. The novel is briefly interwoven with harrowing scenes from previous centuries and the lives of other ordinary people caught up in war and conflict. Through the characters of Frank and the people he encounters, the novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering the past to prevent history from repeating itself.

ISBN-13: 9781915307033