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    The Escaping Habit
    The Escaping Habit
    The Escaping Habit
    Audiobook (abridged)2 hours

    The Escaping Habit

    Written by Joseph Orna

    Narrated by Tony Selby

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    About this audiobook

    The Escaping Habit. This strange but true story begins with a prisoner’s escape from Campo 303 in Pravia, Northern Italy. Despite being unable to speak Italian he begins a near 2000 mile journey to the safety of the Allied Forces surrounded by hostile forces in his disguise as a Benedictine monk. Truly remarkable for its courage and daring in a war scarred world. Written by Joseph Orna it is narrated by Tony Selby.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Copyright Group
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781780001760
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