The Vatican Pimpernel
Subtitle: the World War II exploits of the monsignor who saved over 6,500 lives
By: Brian Fleming
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781616087029
Subjects: Diplomats; Clergy; Escapes; Priests; Underground movements; World War, 1939-1945; Catholic Church; Biography; History
Notes: "Originally published by The Collins Press in 2008"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Rome 1941; title: A young priest in the Vatican; title: The Germans take charge; title: A clerical coalman; title: Sam Derry; title: More volunteers; title: Christmas 1943; title: A night at the opera; title: Warning shots; title: Chasing the Pimpernel; title: Oppression and fear; title: The liberation; title: Critics and admirers; title: An unsung hero.