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Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the fires of ancient Pompeii.

''SHADOWS IN THE ASHES paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE, author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES

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The sunlight caught her gold bracelet, sending a flash that almost blinded her.

She closed her eyes, but jumped when the earth started shaking and there was an almighty boom behind her.

Present Day
Finally escaping an abusive marriage, Caterina Rossi takes her three-year-old daughter and flees to Italy. There she''s drawn to research scientist Connor, who needs her translation help for his work on volcanology. Tog

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 18/01/2024
      ISBN13: 9781472293220, 978-1472293220
      ISBN10: 1472293223
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the fires of ancient Pompeii.

      ''SHADOWS IN THE ASHES paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE, author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES

      .............................

      The sunlight caught her gold bracelet, sending a flash that almost blinded her.

      She closed her eyes, but jumped when the earth started shaking and there was an almighty boom behind her.

      Present Day
      Finally escaping an abusive marriage, Caterina Rossi takes her three-year-old daughter and flees to Italy. There she''s drawn to research scientist Connor, who needs her translation help for his work on volcanology. Tog

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