Description
In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, a young aqueduct engineer named Marcus Attilius Primus faces a crisis as the vital Aqua Augusta begins to fail, threatening the water supply to a quarter of a million people. Tasked with repairing the immense structure, Attilius embarks on a journey to Pompeii, only to find himself entangled in a web of corruption and danger. As natural forces stir beneath the earth, he must race against time to uncover the truth and avert disaster, all while confronting powerful enemies who wish to see him silenced. Robert Harris masterfully reconstructs the vibrant world of Roman Italy on the brink of unimaginable destruction, delivering a gripping narrative filled with suspense and historical detail.
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paperback
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Published Nov 8, 2005
ISBN: 9780812974614
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pompeii by Robert Harris.