Historical · Thriller
Pompeii
In the days before Vesuvius erupts, a young Roman engineer is sent to repair the failing aqueduct that supplies the bay and begins to sense that something is badly wrong beneath the ground.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2003
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 274
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy historical fiction built around real places and a ticking clock.
Skip this if you want deep character study over technical detail and suspense.
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Quick answers about Pompeii
- What is Pompeii about?
- In the days before Vesuvius erupts, a young Roman engineer is sent to repair the failing aqueduct that supplies the bay and begins to sense that something is badly wrong beneath the ground.
- Who should read Pompeii?
- Read it if you enjoy historical fiction built around real places and a ticking clock. Skip it if you want deep character study over technical detail and suspense.
- How long and how fast is Pompeii?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 274 pages, first published in 2003.
- Does Pompeii have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Death.
- Can I borrow Pompeii for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Pompeii; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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