Pompeii: A Novel (Harris, Robert)

Pompeii by Robert Harris is a gripping historical thriller set in the final days before Mount Vesuvius’s eruption. When young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus takes charge of the Aqua Augusta aqueduct, he discovers a mysterious failure in the water supply and the disappearance of his predecessor. As he investigates in the corrupt city of Pompeii, Attilius uncovers political intrigue and looming natural disaster. Blending suspense, history, and vivid detail, Harris masterfully portrays a world on the edge of catastrophe.