Bibliograph

A day of fire, a novel of Pompeii, by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, Eliza Knight, Sophie Perinot, Vicky Alvear ; with an introduction by Michelle Moran

Type

Label

A day of fire, a novel of Pompeii, by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, Eliza Knight, Sophie Perinot, Vicky Alvear ; with an introduction by Michelle Moran

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

A day of fire

Oclc number

1391641698

Responsibility statement

by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, Eliza Knight, Sophie Perinot, Vicky Alvear ; with an introduction by Michelle Moran

Sub title

a novel of Pompeii

Summary

"Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed. Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some escaped the mountain's wrath ... and these are their stories: A boy loses his innocence in Pompeii's flourishing streets. An heiress dreads her wedding day, not knowing it will be swallowed by fire. An ex-legionary stakes his entire future on a gladiator bout destined never to be finished. A crippled senator welcomes death, until a tomboy on horseback comes to his rescue. A young mother faces an impossible choice for her unborn child as the ash falls. A priestess and a prostitute seek redemption and resurrection as the town is buried."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The son / Victoria Alvear -- The heiress / Sophie Perinot -- The soldier / Ben Kane -- The senator / Kate Quinn -- The mother / Eliza Knight -- The whore / Stephanie Dray -- Epilogue

Target audience

adult

Classification