The Knight of Malta is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1900. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young French nobleman named Armand de Boisguilbault who becomes a Knight of Malta. Armand's family is torn apart by religious and political conflicts, and he is forced to flee France and seek refuge on the island of Malta. The novel explores the political and religious tensions of the time, including...