My Father’s House
My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor, published by Europa Editions on April 23, 2024, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty as he undertakes a daring mission to smuggle thousands of innocents out of Nazi-occupied Rome, navigating the complexities of a city under the ruthless control of SS Commander Paul Hauptmann.
Readers will find a suspenseful tale that intertwines themes of love, faith, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. The story features a small group of unlikely allies, including a courageous Irish priest, who engage in a battle of wits with the occupying forces. My Father’s House is inspired by true events and is the first installment in a series that explores the harrowing experiences of those seeking refuge within the Vatican during a time of great peril.
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From inside the Vatican, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty makes a daring attempt to smuggle thousands of innocents out of Nazi-occupied Rome in this World War II “literary thriller of the highest order” (The Guardian), the first in a series by New York Times bestselling author, Joseph O’Connor.
September 1943: German forces have Rome under their control. SS Commander Paul Hauptmann rules over the Eternal City with vicious efficiency. The war’s outcome is far from certain. Diplomats, refugees, Jews, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City, a neutral, independent state nestled in the city of Rome. A small band of unlikely friends led by a courageous Irish priest is drawn into deadly battle of wits with Hauptmann and his soldiers.
Suspenseful, beautifully written, and inspired by a true story, My Father’s House tells an unforgettable story of love, faith, sacrifice, and courage.
*The second book in the Rome Escape Line Trilogy, The Ghosts of Rome, is available now.*
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