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The Vatican Pimpernel
Brian Fleming
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Description for The Vatican Pimpernel
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 236 pages, Black & white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1DST; 3JJH; BGH; BGX; HBWQ; HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 278.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
Used, Good
Weight
269g
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
, Ireland
ISBN
9781848892095
SKU
9781848892095
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Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Brian Fleming
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.
Reviews for The Vatican Pimpernel
"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
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