My Father's House: AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS (Rome Escape Line Book 1)

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The book is based on the true story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty who, along with others, risked his life to smuggle thousands of Jews and escaped Allied prisoners out of Italy.

He wasn't alone in his efforts, aided by seven other brave souls who refer to themselves as 'the choir'. It has come to their notice that Christmas Eve may represent a huge opportunity to move the so many hidden within the many rooms of the Vatican City. Based on a true story, and several real characters, My Father’s House opens in September 1943 with wartime Rome as its memorable backdrop.What a read – what a story, this piece of historical fiction is based on real events using fictional characters created by amalgamating real players of this period of WWII Rome. An absolute gut punch of a book that throbs with all the rage of a middle-aged woman who refuses to go quietly' RED 'Readers will relish the letting loose of one woman's long-suppressed righteous rage .

Based on a true story, My Father's House is a powerful thriller from a master of historical fiction. This formidable talent for writing across genres is reflected in his masterly 10th novel, which should reap similar plaudits. But Hauptmann's net begins closing in and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical. The premise of this story set my heart racing and I just couldn't wait to get struck in but unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with the writing style and while I got about 3/4 ways through the book, I felt I was struggling and not getting my head around the story.There are also brilliant little details about life in neutral Vatican City such as the fact it was necessary for residents to apply for a haircut pass the leave its boundaries. The patterning of narrative, commentary, narrative etc, worked well to begin with but became repetitive by the halfway point. The glory and the incandescence of the human spirit shines so much brighter against the darkness of the failed Fascist ideology.