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New Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty book launched

By Sean Moriarty
A new book on the exploits of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty in Rome during World War 2 will be released on January 26.
The work by award winning author Joseph O'Connor is the first major novel on the Monsignor since the ‘The Scarlet and the Black’ 60 years ago.
J. P. Gallagher's 1967 book put Monsignor O’Flaherty in to the public and eventually led to the Killarney-born cleric's recognition in his home town.
Today there is a statue of O’Flaherty on Mission Road as well as a mural on a High St gable.
The new book 'My Father's House' - is a literary thriller based on the true story of the Irish priest in the Vatican who rescued victims of the Nazis in Rome under the nose of his SS officer nemesis – is described as an absolute “must read” for all fans of WW2 history.
“A gripping and compelling read. O'Connor's gift for exquisite language shines through the terror, the jeopardy and the courage of a group of colourful people thrown together to do what was right and honourable. Informative, entertaining and utterly brilliant,” said Irish best-selling author Liz Nugent.