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The Wolf Den

By: Elodie Harper
Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
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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 as a she-wolf, 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 her fellow she-wolves, 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 reimagines the lives of women who have long been overlooked.

2021 Head of Zeus Ancient Fantasy Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt
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I have always loved the Ancient world and anything Pompeii, so this book was an easy choice to buy. It brings Pompeii to life in a wonderful, yet absolutely heartbreaking way. There were several times when the story took me places where I felt like I had been punched in the gut.

I was a little worried that the book would end with the eruption of the vulcano, I am really glad it didn't. However, I did feel a little let down by the ending - it felt a little rushed and many things were left unfinished. Maybe that's just another testament to the reality of the book, since real life will always have unfinished aspects, but I was a little disappointed. It made me hope and wish and pray that there will be a sequel, as I feel like Amara has so much more to offer and so much more to do.

Great book overall

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Such an amazing read! I was gripped by this book for days and couldn't stop listening. It takes a few chapters to understand who's who and what's really going on, but after that it's an addictive read. I loved the she-wolfs, and I loved how the author never romanticised or belittled their trauma. Exploring the lives of the prostitutes of Pompeii is such an interesting angle, and I loved learning about the city's history, especially the graffiti. It deals with very tough topics - sexual abuse, assault, poverty, slavery, etc. - in a serious way but, at it's heart, this is a book about female friendship and solidarity.

Highly recommend

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absolutely loved it. beautiful narration, page turner plot, very well researched realistic details, good writing if not a literary masterpiece. i really did not want this book to end.

Brilliant.

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This is an excellent portrayal of what Pompeii must have been like a few years before its destruction. Getting to see the seamier side of life there and the differences between rich and poor and the utter hopelessness and powerlessness of the slaves is terrifying. I will be following Amara’s story through the rest of the trilogy.

Takes you into the heart of Pompeii

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I more or less tore through this book, in fact I had it both on audio and ebook and I alternated between the two to ensure I was able to keep consuming this compelling, fascinating and engaging work. Needless to say I had the next book in the series lined up to immediately begin that, and I bought the authors ' other books. One of the best I've read this year.

Thrilling, Gripping, Wonderful

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