Shadows in the Ashes

In Christina Courtenay's dual-time romance, listeners are taken on a captivating journey from present-day Italy to the ancient city of Pompeii during AD 79. Caterina Rossi, escaping an abusive marriage, finds solace in her work with volcanology researcher Connor while experiencing vivid visions linked to her family's antique bracelet. Meanwhile, in the past, gladiator Raedwald struggles for survival in the tumultuous world of Roman Pompeii, where his forbidden love for Aemilia transforms his ambitions. As the two timelines intertwine, both women must confront their challenges and seek new beginnings amid the remnants of their pasts.