All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire's richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world's largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their money in the seaside resorts of Baiae, Herculaneum, and Pomp
Pompeii: novel
โ Scribed by Harris, Robert
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 209 KB
- Edition
- 1st ed
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
When the aqueduct that brings fresh water to thousands of people around the bay of Naples fails, Roman engineer Marius Primus heads to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to investigate, only to come face to face with an impending catastrophe.
โฆ Subjects
A Novel
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