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Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction

Pompeii

Robert Harris (author)

Paperback Published on: 21/05/2026

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Synopsis

**PRE-ORDER AGRIPPA NOW: THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS, COMING AUGUST 2026**

A CORRUPT WORLD ON THE BRINK OF A TERRIFYING DISASTER.

'A pulse-rate-speeding masterpiece' SUNDAY TIMES
'A stunning novel . . . holds your attention to the end'THE TIMES

During a sweltering week in late August, as Rome's richest citizens relax in their villas around Pompeii and Herculaneum, there are ominous warnings that something is going wrong. Wells and springs are failing, a man has disappeared, and now the greatest aqueduct in the world - the mighty Aqua Augusta - has suddenly ceased to flow . . .

Through the eyes of four characters - a young engineer, an adolescent girl, a corrupt millionaire and an elderly scientist - Robert Harris brilliantly recreates a luxurious world on the brink of destruction.

'As explosive as Etna, as addictive as a thriller, as satisfying as great history'DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Publisher information

Publisher: Cornerstone
ISBN: 9780099527947
Number of pages: 432
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 28 mm
Weight: 280g
Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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History come to life

The book is based over 4 days leading up to the roman town pompeii and other surrounding towns get covered by the volcano, vesuvius. The Lead character has... READ MORE

benkernow

A rollicking Roman tale – with some history too

Maybe it's weird or maybe not, but particularly when visiting somewhere new, I like to tailor my reading to the area. Having read the excellent Mary Beard'... READ MORE

Amanda Kendal

Good historical fiction based on fact

Enjoyable historical story based om facts. Compelling from beginning to end.

Robynfleur

Very good

I enjoyed this historical book. The Roman period is a fascinating one and adding in the vesuvius eruption of 79ad makes for an interesting detail. The plot... READ MORE

Book collector

Unexpectedly brilliant

Things I Loved: ~ The setting was incredibly vivid - the author brings ancient Pompeii to life with immersive detail which I was obsessed with. ~ The t... READ MORE

Emma Kingdon