The Vatican Pimpernel by Brian Fleming

The Vatican Pimpernel by Brian Fleming

During the German occupation of Rome from 1942 to 1944, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty ran an escape organisation for Allied POWs and civilians, including Jews. Safe within the Vatican state, he regularly ventured out in disguise to continue his mission, which earned him the nickname 'the Pimpernel of the Vatican'. Kappler, the Gestapo chief in Rome, ordered him captured or killed. When the Allies entered Rome, Monsignor O'Flaherty and his colleagues had saved over 6,500 lives.

"An affectionate book that at times reads as well as a spy novel"

* Books Ireland *

"Story of personal bravery well worth retelling."

* The Irish Times *

"The story it tells is extraordinary."

* Irish Independent *

"Enthralling and inspiring."

* The Catholic Times *

"A true thriller."

* Scottish Catholic Observer *

Brian Fleming, a former member of the Oireachtas, was a teacher for many years and was Principal of Collinstown Park Community College in Dublin prior to retiring.

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ISBN 13	9781848892095
ISBN 10	1848892098
Titel	The Vatican Pimpernel
Autor	Brian Fleming
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Gill
Erscheinungsjahr	2014-03-03
Seitenanzahl	236
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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