An aqueduct engineer races to fix the water supply in Pompeii as ominous signs precede Vesuvius's catastrophic eruption.
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An aqueduct engineer races to fix the water supply in Pompeii as ominous signs precede Vesuvius's catastrophic eruption.
Historical fiction about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD from the perspective of Marcus Attilius, an aquarius (hydraulic engineer) responsible for Aqua Augusta, the regional aqueduct.
will contain mild spoilers
Romantic subplot with references to brothels and some explicit sexual content
Graphic scenes of volcanic destruction, deaths, and widespread suffering
Infrequent mild language typical of the period
Social consumption of wine in Roman daily life
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes
References to Roman religious practices and rituals
No magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonological elements
Themes of power, corruption, and greed in Roman society
No self-harm or suicide depicted
Depictions of slavery, systemic corruption, and disaster-related suffering
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