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My Father's House
- The Rome Escape Line, Book 1
- Narrated by: Barry Barnes, Stephen Hogan, Barnaby Edwards, Laurence Bouvard, Aoife Duffin, Gertrude Thoma, David John, Roberto Davide, Thomas Hill
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. The war's outcome is far from certain.
An Irish priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, dedicates himself to helping those escaping from the Nazis. His home is Vatican City, the world's smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome where the occupiers hold no sway. Here Hugh brings together an unlikely band of friends to hide the vulnerable under the noses of the enemy.
But Hauptmann's net begins closing in on the Escape Line and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical. By Christmastime, it's too late to turn back.
Based on an extraordinary true story, My Father's House is a powerful literary thriller from a master of historical fiction. Joseph O'Connor has created an unforgettable novel of love, faith and sacrifice, and what it means to be truly human in the most extreme circumstances.
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- J. M. M. Northcote
- 08-03-23
Enthralling
A truly remarkable book. Even during the early hours of the morning difficult to stop listening and therefore sacrificing much sleep. But no regrets for this.
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- David C.
- 01-03-23
Enthralling….epic and very moving .
A wonderful story of bravery and courage… beautifully narrated by various readers.. an astounding piece of historical literature .
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- Patrick Cronin
- 07-02-23
Fantastic book
This is the best book I have read all year. Joe o Connor is a great story-teller and a wonderful writer. Read this book. It is entertaining, scary. and beautifully performed and paced.
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- Professor Magellan
- 15-07-23
Gripping story - brilliantly told
A wonderful novel based on the true story of the escape line in wartime Rome and the heroes who organised it. What a splendid way to remember their bravery and sacrifice. It works on so many levels, a gripping thriller, an insightful view of human nature, a historical panorama of Rome’s nightmare occupation. If you read one novel this year, this should be it.
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- jim
- 18-05-23
Wonderful book
Loved this book. I think the best I have listened to on Audible. The different voices of the characters were wonderful. Would highly recommend.
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- Nancy C.
- 20-08-23
Intense, Engrossing, and Informative.
A totally engrossing story with historical facts about the amazing bravery of an Irish priest in Rome, who helped 6,500 people escape during World War 2.
I listed to this audio book within two days, it was totally absorbing.
The narration was exceptional.
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- Mairemaguinness
- 29-01-23
The Vatican City in a time of war.
A superb story with wonderful narration. The zeitgeist was captured with clarity making this a most memorable novel.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-23
Audio version may be more enjoyable
This is fiction based on real people living in Rome during the Nazi occupation. The action developed like a thriller, so best not to search for information about Father Hugh until you have finished listening! The different voice for each character works really well and because of that, the audio version may be a more enjoyable experience compared to reading the book.
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- Teabag
- 12-03-23
Touching and authentic
Loved this look at the Vatican involvement in WW2.
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Of a trilogy and I cannot wait to read or
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- Anonymous User
- 05-02-23
Perfect
Everything about the book is perfect - narrators, writing and story. My only regret was that it had to end.
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