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. -- Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND
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. -- Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of THE MYSTERY OF MRS. CHRISTIE
Pulse-pounding. . . O'Connor captivates with his vigorous portrayal of wartime Rome * Publishers Weekly *
Breathtakingly good writing - O'Connor puts you right there, centre stage in the story and never lets you go -- Peter James, on MY FATHER'S HOUSE
O'Connor is on stellar form with this ensemble thriller...an expert storyteller * Daily Mail, on MY FATHER'S HOUSE *
A masterwork... so urgent, so incredibly alive... A searing and beautiful example of storytelling's infinite importance -- Donal Ryan, on MY FATHER'S HOUSE
Impressive and pleasurable...evokes a city in peril with wonderful vitality * Financial Times, on MY FATHER'S HOUSE *
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 * Observer, on MY FATHER'S HOUSE *
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 * Booklist *