Altar of Resistance: Volume 2 (World War Two Series) - Couverture souple

Marquis, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1943593035 ISBN 13 : 9781943593033

Editeur : Mount Sopris Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Award-Winning Finalist Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Awards
Award-Winning Finalist American Book Fest Best Book Awards
Award-Winning Finalist Beverly Hills Book Awards

In Altar of Resistance, the fate of the Eternal City hangs in the balance as Rome becomes a volatile battleground during the Italian Campaign and the Nazi occupation of 1943-1944.

As war rages, Rome is not just a city—it is a powder keg, teetering on the edge of destruction. The Allies push relentlessly toward liberation, while the Nazi occupiers tighten their grip, executing raids and suppressing rebellion with ruthless force. In the heart of this chaos stands Pope Pius XII and the Vatican, deeply involved in clandestine operations to rid Europe of Hitler, all while attempting to shield the ancient city from annihilation.

Based on newly declassified OSS, CIA, and KGB documents, Altar of Resistance uncovers untold stories and forgotten truths, offering an unprecedented look at the intense political maneuvering, secret negotiations, and fierce battles that ultimately led to the Allied liberation of Rome.

Fans of Mark Sullivan, Ben Macintyre and the The Century Trilogy will enjoy this true story of WWII’s most pivotal moments, including Rome’s struggle for survival and the resilience of those who fought for freedom.

A propos du livre

Críticas

"Samuel Marquis picks up his World War II trilogy with Altar of Resistance, a well-researched and explosive ride through war-torn Rome with Nazis, booming battles, and intense cat-and-mouse chases....Grounded in historical fact but spiced up with thrilling imagination with the fate of the world in balance." -Foreword Reviews "Marquis has really upped his game with Altar of Resistance....It's more than evident considerable research went into establishing the events, settings, and especially the characters....The man is prolific as well as deep." -Dr. Wesley Britton, Bookpleasures.com (Crime & Mystery)

Reseña del editor

In this second thriller in the bestselling WWII Trilogy, the Eternal City of Rome during the Nazi Occupation of 1943-1944 is a besieged city with four parties grappling for control: the Allies—represented by Captain John Bridger of the American-Canadian First Special Service Force—trying to capture Rome as the first Axis prize of war but encountering stiff opposition; the German Occupiers—represented by SS Colonel Wilhelm Hollmann, the German father of John Bridger—trying to throw the Allies back into the sea while holding Rome hostage and using it as a staging ground and supply line to the front; Pope Pius XII, codenamed the “Chief,” deeply involved in the plot to remove Hitler from power while struggling to maintain Vatican impartiality, save Rome from destruction, and protect the city’s Jews and others from extermination; and finally, the Partisans represented by Teresa Hollmann, daughter of Hollmann and half-sister of John Bridger, who during the Occupation is transformed from a passive member of Rome’s aristocracy to an active Resistance fighter. Based on actual historical events and newly released OSS/CIA and KGB documents, Altar of Resistance recounts the long, hard struggle that led to the Allied liberation of Rome. Meanwhile, as the American and British Armies push towards the Eternal City, Rome’s top secret agent—Pope Pius XII, leader of the Vatican’s Church of Spies—orchestrates events behind the scenes in an attempt to thwart German oppression, overthrow the Führer, and usher in a viable post-Hitler government.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mount Sopris Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1943593035
• ISBN 13: 9781943593033
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.es/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg