The Lion Of Pompeii

The Lion of PompeiiBy Rory BourkeWhen Classics student Richard Barnes steps into the ruins of Pompeii, he expects Instagram photos and a quiet escape from heartbreak. Instead, he finds himself hurled two thousand years into the past—into a city alive with colour, danger, and destiny.Arrested as a sorcerer, claimed as a lost Roman hero, Richard is thrust into a world of gladiators, corrupt officials, and a mountain that sleeps uneasily above them all. As whispers of “Titus Silvianus Marcellus” spread through the streets, Richard must navigate intrigue and bloodsport, protect the fearless Julia Felix and her young son, and confront the terrifying truth: the past is waking inside him.But time is running out. Vesuvius stirs. The earth trembles. And when the sky turns black, Richard will face the ultimate question—can he save the woman who saved him, or will history bury them both?A sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and survival at the edge of apocalypse—perfect for fans of time-slip adventures, historical drama, and stories where fate refuses to stay buried. Read more