The Brothelkeeper

Book excerpt: Marcus Antonius Crescens, born in Pompeii in the year 59, the son of a launderer & cleaner, learns to expertly embroider, sew, & weave fine repairs to clothing. From his small table in Pompeii's Forum, Marcus gives us eyewitness accounts of life in this ancient playground of the rich. He becomes a handsome, tall, young man. Young girls & noblewomen take notice. Marcus falls under the spell of the brothelkeeper & prostitution is the biggest business & a way of survival in Pompeii. Lady Celestia has a goal to make Marcus the most famous performer in the Empire at noble's private sex clubs & private parties as "Priapus the Performer." In this lusty tale, Marcus tells us of his life as a prostitute as all performers, actors & gladiators were designated & licensed. The noblewomen ply him with gold coin, fall in love with him & bear his children. Marcus meets the love of his life. The eruption of Vesuvius shatters his world. Then, an intervention! The gods rescue him & take him to the stars!