The Ghosts Of Rome by Joseph O'Connor

Experience the acclaimed wartime thriller and gripping holiday read, The Ghosts Of Rome. This novel, the second in The Rome Escape Line Trilogy, plunges readers into Nazi-occupied Rome in February 1944. Follow the perilous mission of Contessa Giovanna Landini as she works with the underground 'Choir' to smuggle Allied soldiers to safety, all while under the intense scrutiny of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.

Key Features & Highlights

• Award-Winning Fiction: Winner of the Irish Book of the Year 2025 and a Number One Irish Bestseller.
• Gripping Narrative: A story of bravery, resistance, and endurance set against the backdrop of war-torn Rome.
• Intense Conflict: Features the dangerous game between Contessa Landini and Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.
• Part of a Series: This is Book 2 in The Rome Escape Line Trilogy.

Synopsis

In the occupied city, Contessa Giovanna Landini risks everything to aid Allied soldiers. Her efforts are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious parachutist whose fate could jeopardize the entire Escape Line. Simultaneously, Hauptmann's growing fascination with the Contessa pulls her into a lethal confrontation.

Specifications

• Author: Joseph O'Connor
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Publication Date: January 29, 2026
• ISBN 10: 1529967023
• ISBN 13: 978-1529967029
• Dimensions: 130 x 26 x 197mm
• Weight: 266 g

Discover this immersive story of resistance and humanity's resilience during the darkest times.