In the "Last Days of Pompeii" author tells about the final days of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. the main character of the book is a young man named Glaucus, who is stuck in a love trap with a beautiful, equally virtuous young lady, a blind slave girl, and a sinister Egyptian who beguiles the virtuous young lady. In the background is a mess of religious and social problems, with a deadly volcano smoldering behind it all. Then, a murder is committed, and Glaucus becomes arrested for the crime, and sentenced to be sent into the arena. Will any of them stay alive when Vesuvius erupts? The book has everything a good book should have: love, hate, jealousy, murder, poisoning, betrayal, magic, religion, potions, drama and tragedy. In addition, author demonstrates incredible knowledge of Roman architecture and clothing. Amazing descriptions, interesting plot and the fact that the book was based on real events, make the "Last Days of Pompeii" a wonderful reading.