Introduction:
Follow Amara’s journey from a slave in Pompeii’s brothel to a powerful courtesan in Rome, battling for freedom and love amidst political intrigue and personal turmoil. As she confronts her past and the eruption of Vesuvius looms, Amara’s resilience and resourcefulness are tested to the limit in this gripping trilogy.

Titles In This Set:
The Wolf Den
The House With the Golden Door
The Temple of Fortuna

Description:

The Wolf Den
Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father’s death plunged her family into penury. Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii’s infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others.

But Amara’s spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price. But how much will her freedom cost?

The Wolf Denis the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii’s lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker’sThe Silence of the Girlsand Madeline Miller’sCirce.

The House With the Golden Door
Amara has escaped her life as a slave in Pompeii’s most notorious brothel. She now has a house, fine clothes, servants – but all are gifts from her patron, hers for as long as she keeps her place in his affections.

As she adjusts to this new life, Amara is still haunted by her past. At night she dreams of the wolf den, and the women she left behind. By day, she is pursued by her former slavemaster.

In order to be truly free, Amara will need to be as ruthless as he is. She knows she can draw strength from Venus, the goddess of love. Yet falling in love herself may prove to be Amara’s downfall.

The Temple of Fortuna
A courtesan in Rome. Playing forpower. Haunted by her past. Her nameis Amara. How will her fortunes fall?

Amara’s journey has taken her far, from a lowly slave in Pompeii’s brothel to a high-powered courtesan in Rome. Yet she is still drawn back to her past. For while Amara is caught up in the political scheming of the Imperial palace, her daughter remains in Pompeii, raised by the only man she ever truly loved. And although she longs for her family, Amara knows they are safest while she is far away.

But the year is AD 79, and Mount Vesuvius is preparing to make itself known…

The Temple of Fortunais the dramatic final instalment in Elodie Harper’sSundayTimes-bestselling Wolf Den trilogy, which reimagines the lives of women who have long been overlooked.