Author: Amedeo Maiuri
Binding: Hardback
Published: ISTITUTO GEOGRAFICO DE AGOSTINI s.p.a. - NOVARA, 1963

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Damage along spine of dust jacket

This gripping historical thriller chronicles the final days of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, as a young aqueduct engineer uncovers a conspiracy amidst the ominous rumblings of Mount Vesuvius. The narrative masterfully reconstructs the vibrant life and impending doom of the doomed city, presenting a vivid tableau of Roman society on the brink of catastrophe. It details the desperate race against time as the protagonist strives to warn the populace, all while political intrigue and natural disaster converge. The author illustrates the profound human drama against a backdrop of meticulously researched historical detail, creating a suspenseful and immersive reading experience.