The Ghosts Of Rome

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Pulse-pounding. . . O’Connor captivates with his vigorous portrayal of wartime Rome There is no finer writer of historical fiction than Joseph O’Connor. . . Beautifully written, warm and witty, this story of a terrorised city is a must-read. Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure. It was hard to turn pages fast enough to keep up with the rapid-fire pace of The Ghosts of Rome. Joseph O'Connor lures readers into a little known, but important, facet of World War II history and keeps them hooked until the very last page. A masterwork... so urgent, so incredibly alive... A searing and beautiful example of storytelling's infinite importance Impressive and pleasurable...evokes a city in peril with wonderful vitality A literary thriller of the highest order...his razor-sharp dialogue is to be savoured, and he employs dark humour to great effect. The plot twists keep on coming A mesmerising, tragic, horrifying, utterly unputdownable story. . . A deeply affecting read with an ending that’s sad yet life affirming, this is an outstanding choice for fans of WWII fiction and of writers like Anthony Doerr Breathtakingly good writing - O'Connor puts you right there, centre stage in the story and never lets you go O'Connor is on stellar form with this ensemble thriller...an expert storyteller Expand reviews