The Wolf Den
The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper, published by Union Square & Company on March 29, 2022, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Amara, a young woman sold into slavery and forced to work in a notorious brothel in Pompeii. This edition spans 488 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Amara’s journey as she navigates the harsh realities of her situation while holding onto her spirit and hope for freedom.
Readers will find a rich depiction of life in ancient Pompeii, focusing on themes of resilience and sisterhood among the women in the brothel. As Amara forges connections with her fellow enslaved women, she discovers moments of solace and laughter amidst their struggles. The story delves into the complexities of their lives, highlighting the costs associated with freedom and the dreams that persist even in the direst circumstances. The Wolf Den serves as the first installment in a trilogy that promises to further explore the experiences of women in this historical context.
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#1 London Times Bestseller
“A gripping historical story.” —The Independent
“This powerful . . . trilogy opener beautifully walks the line between gutting and hopeful.” —BuzzFeed, Best Books of March 2022
Sold by her impoverished mother. Enslaved in an infamous brothel in Pompeii. Determined to fight for her freedom at all costs. . . . Enter into the Wolf Den.
Amara was once the beloved daughter of a doctor in Greece, until her father’s sudden death plunged her mother into destitution. Now Amara is a slave and prostitute in Pompeii’s notorious Wolf Den brothel or lupanar, owned by a cruel and ruthless man. Intelligent and resourceful, she is forced to hide her true self. But her spirit is far from broken. Buoyed by the sisterhood she forges with the brothel’s other women, Amara finds solace in the laughter and hopes they all share. For the streets of the city are alive with opportunity–here, even the lowest-born slave can dream of a new beginning. But everything in Pompeii has a price. How much will Amara’s freedom cost her? The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels about the lives of women in ancient Pompeii.
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