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My Father's House
My Father's House | Joseph O'Connor
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From the best-selling author of Star of the Sea, a WWII-era "great escape" novel set in the VaticanSeptember 1943: German forces occupy Rome. Gestapo boss Obersturmbannfhrer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. Hunger is widespread. Rumors fester. The war's outcome is far from certain.Diplomats, refugees, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City, at one fifth of a square mile the world's smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome. A small band of unlikely friends led by a courageous Irish priest is drawn into deadly danger as they seek to help those seeking refuge.Book 1 in the Rome Escape Line Trilogy, My Father's House is a powerful, heartbreaking literary thriller based on the true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who risked his life to smuggle thousands of Jews and escaped Allied prisoners out of Italy under the nose of his Nazi nemesis. A deadly high-stakes battle of wits ensues in this astonishing, unforgettable story of love, faith and sacrifice, exploring what it means to be truly human in the most extreme circumstances.
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kellock
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A bit slow to start but really enjoyed it in the end. Liked all the different voices we heard from.

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kellock
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Next up . . . Some war time priestly action

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VanessaCW
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This is a wonderful piece of historical fiction based on fact. It‘s beautifully written in a very evocative and descriptive manner, even operatic in some ways. The story rattles along at a fair rate. The characters have distinctive voices. It‘s really quite the page turner and very much a thriller. A powerful, moving and worthwhile read and I look forward to reading book two, The Ghosts of Rome. #Pigeonhole

Crazeedi Wow, my kind of read! Adding 9mo
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BookishTrish
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I possibly read too much WWII historical fiction. This one dragged in bits and I only cared about some of the characters.

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My Fathers House begins in 1943 Rome is occupied by German forces. A literary thriller based on the true story of an Irish priest Monsignor Hugh OFlaherty. I read this for Bookclub , I anticipate a heated discussion.

Weyward. An entertaining read of three women who‘s lives are connected over centuries Witchy

Celia Fremlin Another domestic noir that had me freaked out and also laughing

Rehearsal. Bailed ! Couldn‘t figure it out.

batsy "Freaked out and also laughing"—looks like Celia Fremlin is consistent ??? 2y
Cathythoughts @batsy She‘s very consistent, to be fair 👍🏻😁 2y
andrew61 Sounds good, loved star of the sea and shadowplay. 2y
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TrishB Great summary 👍🏻 2y
Tamra You had a terrific reading week! I can‘t wait to be able to read more Fremlin! 😆 I really enjoyed her humor. 2y
Cathythoughts @andrew61 Yes ! It‘s good 👍🏻 2y
Cathythoughts @TrishB Thanks Trish ❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra It‘s more like nearly 2 weeks 🙊.. we‘ve been on holiday so it was good for reading 👍🏻❤️ 2y
Cinfhen Ohhhh, im taking notes!! Always looking for bookclub ideas! Thanks for sharing 😊 2y
Cathythoughts @cinfhen 👍🏻❤️ Thinking of you in your role at tomorrow‘s Bookclub ! Enjoy. 2y
Cinfhen Thanks, Cathy xxxx 2y
LeahBergen Ooo, I‘m definitely going to have to buy that Celia Fremlin! 2y
CarolynM I bailed on The Rehearsal for the same reason 🤷🏻‍♀️🙂 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen She‘s in flying form in this one 😳😂 2y
Cathythoughts @CarolynM Mind you , I recently read Birman Wood & loved it. Also just took in my post. A lovely parcel from you and all wrapped up inside ❤️ I‘ll wait till the the day and enjoy opening it then. Thankyou 😘 2y
CarolynM 👍😘 2y
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I thought this was excellent. Full of tension and intrigue. Highly recommend for historical fiction readers. It‘s the first of a trilogy and I eagerly look forward to the next one. ⛪️

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Rhondareads
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The beginning of a new series historical fiction at its best by the wonderful author Joseph O‘Conner .

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