The Vatican Pimpernel
The Vatican Pimpernel
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Summary
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty was an Irish Oskar Schindler who saved over 6,500 lives during the German occupation of Rome in the Second World War. He was immortalised in the film The Scarlet and the Black with Gregory Peck as O'Flaherty and was awarded high honours.
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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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848892095 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848892098 |
| Title | The Vatican Pimpernel |
| Author | Brian Fleming |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2014-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 236 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |