Wolf Den Trilogy – serie

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*The final instalment in Elodie Harper's Sunday Times bestselling Wolf Den TrilogyA courtesan in Rome. Playing for power. Haunted by her past. Her name is 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 Fortuna is the dramatic final instalment in Elodie Harper’s Sunday Times-bestselling Wolf Den trilogy, which reimagines the lives of women who have long been overlooked.Praise for the Wolf Den Trilogy: 'Captivating' Jennifer Saint'Vibrant and thrilling' Observer'Beautiful' Susan Stokes-Chapman‘Richly imagined' Louise O'Neill 'Spell-binding' Anna Mazzola 'One-of-a-kind' Red Magazine'Triumphant' Luna McNamara

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller‘Brutal yet beautiful, heartfelt yet harrowing, this is one compulsive read’ Susan Stokes-ChapmanAmara 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.Praise for The House with the Golden Door:'Beautiful, moving, captivating... A brilliant sequel to The Wolf Den' Jennifer Saint'Vivid, unsentimental and compelling' The Times'[A] gripping sequel... Harper's recreation of this ancient world continues to thrill' Observer'Gripping and richly imagined, this is spellbinding storytelling' Louise O'Neill'A spell-binding novel that brings Pompeii back to life and explores enslavement in all its forms' Anna Mazzola'Absolutely stunning and utterly gripping!' Buki Papillon

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I loved it' Jennifer Saint 'I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Deeply moving' William Ryan 'Gripping' Independent 'One of a kind' RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to 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 Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe.Reviews for The Wolf Den: 'This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love' Red 'A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time' Dan Jones 'A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman's longing for freedom' LoveReading 'Utterly gripping' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius 'Unflinching... The best book I've read in ages' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods 'The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture 'A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder 'It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor's daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement' Financial Times

''One of the best trilogies since Wolf Hall.'' The Times Meet your new favourite heroine... Follow Amara on her journey from Pompeii''s infamous brothel to Rome''s high-powered courts, as she navigates power, love and freedom. As she rises to power, can Amara ever truly leave behind the troubles of her past? Prepare to be hooked on the Sunday Times bestselling Wolf Den Trilogy, collected in a single volume for the first time. Comprising: 1 – THE WOLF DEN 2 – THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR 3 – THE TEMPLE OF FORTUNA Praise for The Wolf Den Trilogy:''Magnificent'' Observer''Phenomenal'' Jennifer Saint''A triumph'' The Times ''Dazzling'' Daily Mail ''Extraordinary'' Costanza Casati''Beautiful'' Susan Stokes-Chapman''Tender… powerful'' Samantha Shannon''Gripping'' Independent ''Richly imagined'' Louise O''Neill''Spellbinding'' Anna Mazzola''One-of-a-kind'' Red Magazine''Triumphant'' Luna McNamara''Empowering… explosive'' Nikita Gill''Perfect: I loved it'' Caroline Lea ''Thoroughly compelling'' Bea Fitzgerald

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I loved it' Jennifer Saint 'I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Deeply moving' William Ryan 'Gripping' Independent 'One of a kind' RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to 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 Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe.Reviews for The Wolf Den: 'This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love' Red 'A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time' Dan Jones 'A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman's longing for freedom' LoveReading 'Utterly gripping' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius 'Unflinching... The best book I've read in ages' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods 'The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture 'A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder 'It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor's daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement' Financial Times

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I loved it' Jennifer Saint 'I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Deeply moving' William Ryan 'Gripping' Independent 'One of a kind' RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to 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 Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe.Reviews for The Wolf Den: 'This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love' Red 'A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time' Dan Jones 'A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman's longing for freedom' LoveReading 'Utterly gripping' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius 'Unflinching... The best book I've read in ages' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods 'The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture 'A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder 'It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor's daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement' Financial Times

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller‘Brutal yet beautiful, heartfelt yet harrowing, this is one compulsive read’ Susan Stokes-ChapmanAmara 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.Praise for The House with the Golden Door:'Beautiful, moving, captivating... A brilliant sequel to The Wolf Den' Jennifer Saint'Vivid, unsentimental and compelling' The Times'[A] gripping sequel... Harper's recreation of this ancient world continues to thrill' Observer'Gripping and richly imagined, this is spellbinding storytelling' Louise O'Neill'A spell-binding novel that brings Pompeii back to life and explores enslavement in all its forms' Anna Mazzola'Absolutely stunning and utterly gripping!' Buki Papillon

*ELODIE HARPER''S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA''S DAUGHTER, COMING AUGUST 2025 – PRE-ORDER NOW*Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award''Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph'' The Times ''I loved it'' Jennifer Saint ''I couldn''t put it down'' Claire Douglas ''Utterly spellbinding'' Woman & Home ''Deeply moving'' William Ryan ''Gripping'' Independent ''One of a kind'' RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii''s brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to 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 Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii''s lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker''s The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller''s Circe.Reviews for The Wolf Den: ''This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love'' Red ''A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time'' Dan Jones ''A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding'' Woman & Home ''Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it'' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman ''A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman''s longing for freedom'' LoveReading ''Utterly gripping'' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius ''Unflinching... The best book I''ve read in ages'' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods ''The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there'' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture ''A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations'' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder ''It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor''s daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement'' Financial Times

*ELODIE HARPER''S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA''S DAUGHTER, COMING AUGUST 2025 – PRE-ORDER NOW*The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller''Brutal yet beautiful, heartfelt yet harrowing, this is one compulsive read'' Susan Stokes-ChapmanAmara 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.Praise for The House with the Golden Door:''Beautiful, moving, captivating... A brilliant sequel to The Wolf Den'' Jennifer Saint''Vivid, unsentimental and compelling'' The Times''[A] gripping sequel... Harper''s recreation of this ancient world continues to thrill'' Observer''Gripping and richly imagined, this is spellbinding storytelling'' Louise O''Neill''A spell-binding novel that brings Pompeii back to life and explores enslavement in all its forms'' Anna Mazzola''Absolutely stunning and utterly gripping!'' Buki Papillon