Cooper, Ilene. "Locadio's Apprentice."

Booklist 81 (December 15, 1984): 594.

Although pointing out that the novel has minimal plotting, Cooper nonetheless commends it for its deft characterizations, but also justly indicates that slavery is "shown in an unfortunately benign manner."

Elliot, Jeffrey. "Interview: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro." Fantasy Newsletter 4,12 (December 1981): 10-15, 30. Although this interview was conducted before Yarbro began writing young adult fiction, it is nonetheless significant for the light it sheds on her views of writing, history, and character.

Etienne, Robert. Pompeii: The Day a City Died. Translated by Caroline Palmer.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992.

This visually gorgeous and informative little book engagingly portrays Pompeii past and present through a variety of archeological, artistic, and documentary materials. It is recommended for readers who want to know more about Enecus's city and the Empire of which it was a part.

Lieberman, Jan, and Marilyn Kercher.

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