The Kappillan of Malta Author:Nicholas Monsarrat The author of The Cruel Sea has outdone himself. A great novel. Majestic and moving. One of the giant creations of modern fiction. The story of a man torn between the spirit and the flesh, between aristocratic ties of blood and humble loyalty to his calling, between his frail humanity and his saintliness. The most umforgetable reading exper... more »ience of our time.« less