The year is 62AD. The place is Pompeii. Its inhabitants go about their daily lives. Cygnia, the beautiful slave of cruel masters dreams of a better life. Publius, son of a baker, entertains hopes of becoming a playwright. Epidius, moneylender, schemes ruthlessly in pursuit of his ambitions. But beneath their feet, Vulcan, the god of fire, is stirring. All of their lives are about to be changed forever…
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