Pompeii

Follow engineer Marcus Attilius Primus as he takes charge of the Aqua Augusta, a major aqueduct that supplies fresh water to nine towns around the Bay of Naples in ancient Rome. Despite failing springs and disappearing predecessors, Attilius promises to repair the aqueduct before it runs dry. But corrupt Pompeii proves to be a more daunting task, as natural and man-made forces threaten to destroy everything in their path. In this riveting historical novel, author Robert Harris brings to life a world on the brink of disaster.