Last Days of Pompeii
c1894 - Reprint.
Richard Edward King
, London
Set against the vibrant and decadent backdrop of 79 AD, this classic historical romance brings the doomed city of Pompeii to life just days before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The story follows the honourable Greek nobleman Glaucus and his love, the beautiful Ione, as they attempt to escape the clutches of the malevolent Egyptian sorcerer, Arbaces. Weaving together themes of passion, spiritual conflict, and the terrifying power of nature, this novel is renowned for its vivid historical accuracy and its thrilling, apocalyptic climax. A foundational work of historical fiction, it is a must-read for lovers of ancient history and timeless adventure.
$25.00
Specifications
| Author | Bulwer-Lytton, Sir Edward |
| Publisher | Richard Edward King |
| Place Published | London |
| Year Published | c1894 - Reprint |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
First published in 1834 |
| Size | 8vo (Octavo 210mm x 140mm) |
| Pages | 394pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Good Condition - Note: Original blue aqua publishers cloth with gold embossing. Slight softening of spine, however no loose pages. |
| Overall | Fair Condition - Note: Heavily aged paper, however unmarked throughout other than minor foxing of pastedowns. Prior owners signature on verso of frontispiece. |