Escape from Pompeii

A Journey of Love and Tragedy

De: Jodie Slack

Narrado por: Raechal Wozniak-Sanford

Step into a world of ancient wonders and heart-wrenching drama with "Escape from Pompeii: A Journey of Love and Tragedy." This captivating historical novel transports you from a quaint Bavarian village, where Anya, a young Celtic beauty, is brutally ripped from her loving home and family, captured by soldiers, and marched into Rome to be sold in the city’s slave market. Follow her plight as she’s purchased and enslaved by a powerful aristocratic family where she’s determined to survive the degradation and humiliation of slavery and servitude.

Witness Anya’s transformation as her life shifts from being a servant girl in an opulent mansion in Rome to a blossoming young woman serving in a grand estate in Pompeii. You will be drawn into Anya's forbidden romance with Julius, the son of her powerful Roman diplomat master, and feel her anguish and despair as they are torn apart and she’s forced into the dark underbelly of life in a Pompeiian brothel as punishment by her vengeful master’s wife.

You will cheer as she escapes the bonds of the brothel to become a respected apprentice to a renowned apothecary and redeems herself as she navigates a perilous path filled with betrayal and vengeance against the backdrop of the ominous rumblings of Mount Vesuvius. Accused of a horrible crime, the tension builds to a dramatic climax as Anya’s life explodes in concert with the spectacular eruption of Vesuvius, resulting in the total devastation of Pompeii. Anya's story, wound around historical facts, reveals an inspiring and remarkable life marked by resilience, love, and hope.

This unforgettable tale of survival, love, and redemption is dramatic historical fiction, epic romance, and a remarkable adventure through ancient Rome. Grab your copy today and embark on an extraordinary adventure through the annals of history.

©2024 Jodie Slack (P)2024 Jodie Slack

Historical/Fictional Combination - Haunting

In ancient Rome, Anya, a young enslaved woman, finds forbidden love with the son of a powerful diplomat who dreams of a life beyond politics—one he hopes to share with her. But when their secret is exposed and Anya's pregnancy discovered, she's torn from him and sold to a brothel in Pompeii. Their love, though deep and defiant, cannot shield them from a world ruled by power and cruelty.

The author, Jodie Slack, skillfully weaves historical events into the lives of fictional characters, offering listeners rich detail and a vivid portrayal of life in Ancient Rome. Her narrative highlights how human fears, beliefs, and behaviors have remained remarkably consistent over time. The plot twists, character development, and action are compellingly rendered, while the dialogue enhances the authenticity of both the characters and the storyline.

The narrator, Raechal Wozniak-Sanford, delivers a powerful and captivating performance that fully immerses listeners in the narrative. Her dynamic energy, precise cadence, and expressive tone draw the audience in and hold their attention from start to finish.

This is a powerful novel brought to life by a team of highly skilled and compelling professionals.

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