The Wolf Den
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Elodie Harper
First novel in a new historical trilogy set in Ancient Pompeii. Amara is a slave at the Wolf Den - the city's infamous brothel. But just because she's a slave now, doesn't mean she inends to remain a slave forever... 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home Sold 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 a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, owned by a man she despises. Sharp, clever and resourceful, Amara is forced to hide her talents. For now her only value lies in the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. By day, she walks the streets with the Wolf Den's other women, finding comfort in the laughter and dreams they share. For the streets of Pompeii are alive with opportunity. Out here, even the lowest slave can secure a reversal in fortune. Amara has learnt that everything in this city has its price. But how much is her freedom going to cost her? Set in Pompeii's lupanar, The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the lives of women who have long been overlooked. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe. Reviews for The Wolf Den: '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
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Author
Elodie Harper
Pages
464
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Published Date
2021-05-05
ISBN
1838933549 9781838933548
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"Started slow but still intriguing and interesting. The characters lives are difficult but somehow there is hope. Although a couple of things were predictable I was still invested and I appreciated the strong ending. "
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"A bit of a slow read but I really enjoyed this installment. I was reminded of Pride and Prejudice by the way in which the story covers day-to-day happenings of the women in this book. I definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. "
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Rylee Digges
"Good story. Took a while to hook me in but then I had to find out what happened. I feel like the language for the time era was a little modern. Will most likely read the next books "
Jamie Page
"really glad i picked this up ! was surprised to find it was a series, very entertaining. at times it gets a bit tough to read considering its heavy topics, but i recommended it nonetheless . "
Christina Maertens
"Alicia: My Story would have to be my favorite book. The wolf Den I purchased at barnes and noble and a blind date with a book it is not something I would typically pick up for myself but I quite enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one! Do you have a favorite horror novel?"
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Jade gonzalez
"I loved it because of its pace and it’s dramatic twists"
Cadina Palelei
"this was pretty great. Sisterhood! ambition! Men! ugh. men really were the cause of all the problems in this book, but before I get carried away in a never-ending rant about how awful they are and how they've destroyed so many women’s lives just by wanting to get ******, I really have to say I liked all the women in the story. some of them weren't the sharpest or cleverest, and some were so desperate for love and affection they ended up desiring it from their own captors and villains, but in the end, Amara's story is of a girl who would do whatever it took to get out of an unbearable situation. And she did! She wasn't perfect, in fact, she came pretty close to losing herself a time or two, but that in no way makes her the bad guy. rather, she was a bad gyal! heh. okay I'm done. the ending was pretty bittersweet too, but in a good way I suppose, and I am a fan of that somewhat vague threat she made to Felix. This was a quality read out of all the trash I've been stuffing myself with this past while"
Jan
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND "
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Sarah Dupree
"Reading this now, I can’t put it down. "
Rachel Liebman