Fortress Malta by James Holland
The drama of Malta's WWII victory against impossible odds told through the eyes of the people themselves. 'Joss Ackland's rich, gritty voice adds compelling urgency to this dramatic tale' - Independent
'Joss Ackland's rich, gritty voice adds compelling urgency to this dramatic tale' THE INDEPENDENT 'With a novelist's eye for the human stories, a sure grip of the stern facts of war and a lucid understanding of Malta's place in the scheme of the war, James Holland has written a first-class account of the island's heroic, unbelievably lucky resistance' -- Toby Clements THE TELEGRAPH
James Holland studied history at Durham University. He has published two novels and is working on a third for Heinemann set during the Battle of Britain and the war in North Africa. James writes articles and reviews for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, The Times, Sunday Express and New Statesman on 20th century social history and WWII. He has also worked in the publicity departments of major publishing houses (most recently responsible for the publicity on Jamie Oliver's books). He has superb contacts and counts Anthony Beever in his circle of friends. James is also testing to present a new BBC TV history strand. Joss Ackland has had a distinguished acting career on stage, film and in television. Stage successes include Falstaff in Henry IV, both Captain Hook and Mr Darling in Peter Pan, Jorrocks in Jorrocks, Peron in Evita and Frederick in A Little Night Music. His films include White Mischief, The Sicillian and Lethal Weapon. His hundreds of television appearances include most famously CS Lewis in Shadowlands and Alan Holly in First And Last, both of which won Emmy and BAFTA awards. He has been a subject of This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| EAN | 9780752860015 |
| Title | Fortress Malta |
| Release date | 2003-10-02 |
| Format | Abridged Audiobook CD |
| Studio | Orion |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Note | Unavailable |
| By (author) | James Holland |