Old gods and older gods, gladiators and slaves, Pompeii is prosperous and proud… Enjoy Curses and Smoke for its glimpses into the port city’s everyday life, its recounting of the weird phenomena observed prior to Vesuvius’ most famous eruption, its love story between owner and owned. Forget not the past… **kmm Book info: Curses and … Continue reading Curses and Smoke, by Vicky Alvear Shecter (book review) – love, class conflicts, Pompeii