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The Irish Priest in the Vatican Who Defied the Nazi Command

By: Stephen Walker

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Hardcover | 1 May 2012

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352 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.85

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The fascinating and untold story of intrigue, resistance, and escape during World War II that opens the window on the war in Italy from the perspective of an Irish priest in the Vatican. Contains the mystery, the violence, the suspense, and ultimate victory..

About the Author

Stephen Walker is an award-winning BBC journalist. Born in England and educated in Northern Ireland, he has worked for BBC Northern Ireland for 20 years as a television and radio reporter, a documentary maker and a lobby correspondent at Westminster. He has made numerous current affairs and historical documentaries. Stephen,s journalism has been honoured by the Royal Television Society and the Association of European Journalists. In 2005 he was named the Northern Ireland Journalist of the Year. His first book, Forgotten Soldiers: The Irishmen Shot at Dawn was shortlisted for the 2007 Irish Non Fiction Book of the Year. He lives in County Down with his wife and family.

Industry Reviews

"Stephen Walker has produced a really thrilling book, all the more so because he has taken care to reflect the complexities of his central characters." -Fergal Keane"Remarkably affecting . . . the old stories are, it seems, still the best ones." -The Sunday Telegraph"Stephen Walker has shone new light on the story." -The Irish News"A fascinating account of one of the most amazing Irish stories of World War Two." -Sunday World"Walker's book reads like a thriller." -Books Ireland"An inspiring story of sacrifice and humanity." -Irish Mail "O'Flaherty operated under the nose of the Gestapo and barely missed being kidnapped and assassinated. . . . Another extraordinary story of how the bravery of one individual halted the tide of evil." -Kirkus Reviews

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