Villa of Mysteries

About the Book

Pompeii is a place of sadness but also wonder. It tells of a time long past where people lived who were much like ourselves, except for the volcano that towered above them. Creative and hard working, they lived and loved protected from the knowledge of the fate that awaited them. Many of the treasures they created remain today. This is their story and that of the world they lived in. Pompeii is also the home of what could be considered the eighth wonder of the ancient world. Hidden in a quiet villa just outside the city walls it continues to amaze all who see it. It is the tale of Alessia and Fabritio who lived in this ancient city and the political intrigue that surrounded them in a changing world. Pompeii is now a place of precious treasures and creativity from their doomed world.

About the Author

Lorraine Blundell (Parsons) was born in Brisbane, Australia. She lives in Melbourne and has a daughter, Jenni and a son, Steve. Lorraine graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in English and History. She holds a teaching qualification in Drama from Trinity College, London. She trained for six years as a classical singer at the Queensland State Conservatorium of Music, Brisbane. Spanning that period she sang professionally on television as a solo vocalist. Lorraine regularly performed on channels BTQ7 and QTQ 9 Brisbane, as well as HSV 7 Melbourne. She is an experienced performer in amateur musical theatre productions. Lorraine’s interests are singing, ancient history and archaeology. She has travelled extensively.