During WWII, when allies escaped their captors in Italy, Rome was a popular destination. With the Vatican being something of a sanctuary, safety was thought to be guaranteed if the prisoners could get inside.
Unfortunately, things weren't that straightforward. Some of the priests were helping, but their leader became Mr. Derry, a British leader who escaped by jumping off a train on the way to Germany. What is included in this book is his account of what happened with the organization he led until the allies liberated Rome in June 1944.
I found this to be a very easy read. Derry's conversational writing style is perfect for this type of story. It didn't have too many characters to keep track of, which is something that I've found to be an issue in other books of this type.
This was one of the better memoirs I've read. I think that comes down to the writing style. The subject is one I've read a few books on, and I'll say this was one of the best. The care he has for everyone in the organization is commendable, and I'm glad he was able to write this book to shed light on a lesser known network that helped thousands of ex-prisoners. Good Book!
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