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September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. Gestapo boss Obersturmbannf�hrer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. Hunger is widespread. Rumors fester. The war's outcome is far from certain. Diplomats, refugees, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City; at one fifth of a square mile, it's the world's smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome. A small band of unlikely friends led by a courageous Irish priest is drawn into deadly danger as they seek to help those seeking refuge. A deadly high-stakes battle of wits ensues in this astonishing and unforgettable story of love, faith, and sacrifice that explores what it means to be truly human in the most extreme circumstances. The first book in the Rome Escape Line Trilogy, this powerful, heartbreaking literary thriller is based on the true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, a man who risked his life to smuggle thousands of Jews and escaped Allied prisoners out of Italy under the nose of his Nazi nemesis.

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Joseph O'Connor is the author of nine novels, two collections of short stories, and a number of bestselling works of nonfiction. The recipient of France's Prix Millepages, Italy's Premio Acerbi, and numerous other awards, he has served as the Harman Visiting Professor of creative writing at Baruch College in New York. Born in Dublin, he currently serves as the Frank McCourt Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Limerick. David John is an experienced actor and voice artist who has been working in the industry for over forty years. He trained at Arts Educational, and his theatre experience includes a season at the Royal Shakespeare Company. His film appearances include Chariots of Fire, Remembrance, and Shock Treatment, and his TV work includes being a lead character in the BBC series Big Jim and the Figaro Club. His voice work includes radio dramas, audiobooks, dubbing, ADR, ELT, voiceover, and computer games. Gertrude Toma is an in-demand narrator with a background in film and stage acting. Stephen Hogan is an Irish-born actor and narrator who trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After graduating, he went on to perform numerous leading roles across several stages including the Royal National Theatre in London. Barry Barnes is a professional audiobook narrator, film actor, stage actor, and voiceover artist. He is best-known for his role as Graham Turley, Veronica Guerin's husband in the film starring Cate Blanchett, his role as M�irt�n in the Oscar-nominated Kings directed by Tom Collins, and as Tom in TG4's Aifric. Barnaby Edwards is an experienced actor, writer, director, and audiobook narrator who has lent his talents to a multitude of projects. Laurence Bouvard is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Harvard University who trained at LAMDA. She made her professional debut in the original cast of the West End musical Buddy and has since appeared in a variety of roles on stage as well as on film and television. An experienced voice artist, she has narrated more than fifty audiobooks and has recorded for radio, video games, ads, and cartoons. Aoife Duffin is an audiobook narrator who trained at Trinity College Dublin. She is a regular on the Irish and London stage but is probably best known for her role as Trisha Moone in the Sky One series Moone Boy. Roberto Davide is a professional actor and voiceover artist who began his career in Italian television before moving into international, UK, and US film and television productions, including HBO's Rome. His voiceover work includes audiobook narrations, documentaries, podcasts, commercials, and video games. He currently resides between London and New York City.

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