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The Jukebox Queen of Malta
The Jukebox Queen of Malta is the second novel by American author Nicholas Rinaldi, first published in 1999 by Bantam Press.
Plot introduction.
It concerns Rocco Raven, an American radio operator posted to Malta to join a small intelligence unit during the Siege of Malta working closely with the British RAF who are defending the Island. Central to the novel is Rocco's affair with Melita, a Maltese woman who travels the island repairing jukeboxes. The story tells how the Maltese people and the military
- Valletta's Marsamxett Harbour a "Regatta" (Rowing) Team, which takes part in the annual traditional Regatta on Victory Day (8 September).
- Valletta United W.P.C., a water polo club hailing from Marsamxett side
Cultural references.
- Several chapters of Thomas Pynchon's postmodern novel "V." take place in the city of Valletta.
- Much of Nicholas Rinaldi's novel "The Jukebox Queen of Malta" is set in Valletta.
- Several chapters of Patrick O'Brian's novel "Treason