Experience the gripping historical fiction of Robert Harris's Pompeii, a novel that brilliantly recreates the luxurious world of Roman society just as it stood on the brink of catastrophic destruction. Published by Arrow, this paperback edition immerses readers in the final, sweltering days of August before Vesuvius erupted.

• Historical novel set in Pompeii and Herculaneum during the final days before the disaster.
• Narrative follows four distinct characters: a young engineer, an adolescent girl, a corrupt millionaire, and an elderly scientist.
• Explores the ominous warnings preceding the eruption, including failing wells and the cessation of the Aqua Augusta aqueduct.
• From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Robert Harris.
• New store stock available.

• Author: Robert Harris
• Brand/Publisher: Arrow
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: October 1, 2009
• Print Length: 416 pages
• ISBN-10: 0099527944
• ISBN-13: 978-0099527947
• Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 25 mm (Approx. 12.8 x 19.6 x 2.5 cm)
• Weight: 290g

Dive into this masterfully researched narrative that captures the tension and opulence of a society unaware of the impending doom. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction deeply rooted in real events.