Summary - Pompeii: Based On The Book By Robert Harris

SUMMARY

POMPEII

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ROBERT HARRIS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Aquarius Arrives

Strange Occurrences

The Villa Hortensia

The Failing Aqueduct

Pliny and the Plan

Journey to Pompeii

Discovery and Deception

Repairing the Aqueduct

The Eruption

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Pompeii" by Robert Harris follows Marcus Attilius Primus, an aqueduct engineer, as he arrives in the Bay of Naples to oversee repairs to the Aqua Augusta. The story unfolds over four days, during which Attilius confronts a failing water system, a corrupt local elite, and mounting signs of an impending volcanic eruption. The narrative intertwines themes of human ingenuity and corruption with the overwhelming power of nature, setting the stage for a catastrophic event. Attilius investigates the cause of the water shortage and uncovers a scheme of corruption and greed as he attempts to maintain the aqueduct. Simultaneously, the narrative carefully details the ominous signs of Vesuvius awakening, creating a sense of unease and impending disaster. The growing tensions between human actions and natural forces propel the story forward, as the characters become more aware of the mounting threat.

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Release date

Audiobook: 23 January 2025