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After a failed uprising in Brittania, Sirona, a princess of the Iceni, and her lover, Taranis, are taken to Pompeii. The city is a symbol of the power and wealth of the Romans, with its large forum, paved streets and luxurious villas. Taranis is sold as a slave to a rich Roman lady, who wants him for her bed, and Sirona is taken to the home of a lecherous senator, but he is only charged with her care until his stepson, General Lucius Flavius, returns home. Flavius rescues her from the corrupt household, and takes her to his villa outside the city. There, Sirona soon succumbs to his charms. However, with the help of the general's sister, Taranis and Sirona are briefly united, but the senator discovers their deception, and the situation takes a turn for the worst. Sirona must escape from the clutches of the followers of the erotic cult of the Dionysis, while Taranis must fight for his life as a gladiator in the arena. Meanwhile, beneath Mount Vesuvius, there are forces gathering that even the power of the Romans cannot control.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #301076 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 272 pages

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After a failed uprising in Brittania, Sirona, a princess of the Iceni, and her lover, Taranis, are taken to Pompeii and sold as slaves. While Taranis is used to satisfy the demands of a rich Roman lady, Sirona is confined to the home of a lecherous senator until his stepson, General Lucius Flavius rescues her. After the lovers are briefly united their situation takes a turn for the worst. Sirona finds herself in the clutches of the erotic cult of Dionysis and Taranis must fight for his life as a gladiator in the arena. Meanwhile, beneath Mount Vesuvius, there are forces gathering that even the power of the Romans cannot control.

About the Author
Deanna Ashford is the pseudonym of an author of historical, romantic and erotic fiction.