The Last Days of Pompeii

In the bustling Roman city of Pompeii, life continues in the shadow of the great mountain, Vesuvius. Love, betrayal, religion and murder are all played out in a city unaware of the tragedy that is about to befall all of its citizens... Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton's classic historical novel was published in 1834 and was inspired by Karl Briullov's painting, The Last Day of Pompeii, which the author saw in Milan. The book, which explores the themes of love, decadence, religion and the occult, has been adapted for film, radio and stage on numerous occasions.