Hello dear friends, I finally managed to go on vacation: Abruzzo has been a fantastic discovery. Beautiful places, some breathtaking and a very pleasant stay in a farmhouse surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, the work has also managed to reach there and tomorrow we start again in a very difficult situation. Luckily there will be some among our meeting so we can chat on our latest readings. Meanwhile, after Grace and Gloria I also made the acquaintance of Elizabeth George with two of his novels and I must say that I liked the special atmosphere of England with the writer, despite being American, he can make very well. I then read "Pompeii" by Robert Harris, a novel set in 79 AD, during the hours that preceded the eruption of Vesuvius. It 's the first book I read by this author and it was a pleasant read. You see that's in a scientific and historical investigation even if the author indulges more sull'intreccio, a bit obvious, almost to be safe and obtain the consent of the public. Interesting in particular the part concerning the management of the aqueduct by the Romans, who usually know only in outline. How corrupt environment, the power plays, unfair enrichment, various scams, combined with the fact that "in Rome if you are an honest man you're considered an idiot," I think that the story is quite timely! Best wishes and let me know what you are reading. Rosa
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