About the book
**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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Editions of Pompeii
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679428893
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780091779252
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375432811
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812974614
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099527947
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345475671
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780091801205
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099282617
- EBook
- ISBN 9781588363930
- EBook
- ISBN 9781409021650
Read an Excerpt
**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
Cover image may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pompeii about?
**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
Cover image may vary.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pompeii?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Pompeii?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679428893
How long is Pompeii and how many pages does it have?
Pompeii has 416 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pompeii?
Robert Harris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pompeii is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679428893) and hardcover(ISBN 9780091779252) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375432811) and paperback(ISBN 9780812974614) and paperback(ISBN 9780099527947) and paperback(ISBN 9780345475671) and paperback(ISBN 9780091801205) and paperback(ISBN 9780099282617) and ebook(ISBN 9781588363930) and ebook(ISBN 9781409021650)
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