Children Come By Ship is a devastating novel set in the 1930s that attempts to discover the roots of a long-gone social and religious interrelationship on the Southern Mediterranean island of Malta, a former British colony. The drama plays havoc with two central characters, a heroic Roman Catholic priest and an unmarried young girl betrayed by her own innocence. In an attempt to rehabilitate the hapless Susanna, the priest falls under suspicion, is condemned by all, ostracised, and eventually forced to flee the island.Oliver Friggieri is internationally renowned for his in-depth analysis of Mediterranean cultures, particularly that of his native Malta. His works have been translated into several languages. His novels provide a skilful portrayal of customs, prejudices and once strongly held beliefs from an era which has long disappeared but still marks today's generations. He is best known for his bestselling skillful, captivating style. His works flow from a deep understanding of the spirit that writs large in the Mediterranean but is common to mankind.
