In the Shadow of Vesuvius
"This is a study not onlyof Pompeii but of the whole Golfo di Napoli, which Jordan Lancaster feels to be her spiritual home.  She takes us from Hercules and Odysseus to Virgil and Spike Milligan . . . take Lancaster as a handbook." --Spectator "Rich with well known events and tasty anecdotes.  A delight for the soul" --Il Mattino "This is a fascinating history of an enchanting city.  Jordan Lancaster takes us on an entertaining journey that brings history to life.  An ideal guide for anyone visiting Naples."--Italy Magazine "Despite the huge scope of the subject matter, Lancaster keeps things lively, ensuing the pace never sags." --Italian Magazine "If you are planning to travel to south Italy, then reading Jordan Lancaster'sIn the Shadow of Vesuviuswill stand you in good stead." --The Lady"Eschewing the extensive references of a scholarly monograph and aiming instead at a general reader, the author uses a varied palatte – art, music, literature, cuisine, popular cultural and cinema – to color the narrative of three thousand years… Lancaster evokes the drama of the city shadowed by Vesuvius, capturing sentiments long dear to foreigners and locals alike."  – Sean Coco, Trinity College