Pompeii

In this gripping tale set along the Mediterranean coast, the opulent lifestyle of Rome's elite is juxtaposed with the looming threat of disaster. Young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus takes on the daunting task of repairing the Aqua Augusta aqueduct, which supplies water to numerous towns facing a critical shortage. As he navigates the corrupt and dangerous environment of Pompeii, Attilius realizes that both natural and human forces conspire against him, setting the stage for tension-filled confrontations. Robert Harris masterfully brings to life a world teetering on the edge of catastrophe in this compelling story.