{"product_id":"my-fathers-house-joseph-oconnor-9781609458355","title":"My Father's House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom best-selling author Joseph O'Connor comes a gripping and atmospheric World War II literary thriller set in occupied Rome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eWASHINGTON POST\u003c\/em\u003e BEST BOOK OF 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WALTER SCOTT PRIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who, together with his accomplices, risked his life to smuggle thousands out of occupied Rome right under the nose of his Nazi nemesis, \u003cem\u003eMy Father's House\u003c\/em\u003e is a \"potent blend of excitement, suspense and intrigue\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeptember 1943\u003c\/em\u003e: German forces have Rome under their control. Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann rules over the Eternal City with vicious efficiency. Hunger is widespread. Rumors fester. The war's outcome is far from certain. Diplomats, refugees, Jews, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City, a neutral, independent state nestled in the city of Rome. A small band of unlikely friends led by a courageous Irish priest is drawn into deadly battle of wits as they attempt to aid those seeking refuge.Suspenseful and beautifully written, \u003cem\u003eMy Father's House\u003c\/em\u003e tells an unforgettable story of love, faith, sacrifice, and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph O'Connor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1609458354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781609458355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Europa Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.30w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 33","brand":"Joseph O'Connor","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44073789128959,"sku":"9781609458355","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1c995671-d96d-4940-9833-0add92e5e419.jpg?v=1685449912","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/my-fathers-house-joseph-oconnor-9781609458355","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}