Das Haus mit der goldenen Tür

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW*<BR><BR>The final instalment in Elodie Harper's Sunday Times bestselling Wolf Den Trilogy<BR><BR>A courtesan in Rome. Playing for power. Haunted by her past. Her name is Amara. How will her fortunes fall?<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>But the year is AD 79, and Mount Vesuvius is preparing to make itself known...<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Praise for the Wolf Den Trilogy: <BR><BR>'Captivating' Jennifer Saint<BR>'Vibrant and thrilling' Observer<BR> 'Beautiful' Susan Stokes-Chapman<BR>'Richly imagined' Louise O'Neill <BR>'Spell-binding' Anna Mazzola <BR>'One-of-a-kind' Red Magazine<BR>'Triumphant' Luna McNamara

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

'Die Wölfe von Pompeji' ist ein historischer Roman, der das lange übersehene Leben der Frauen im antiken Pompeji neu betrachtet. Perfekt für Fans von Pat Barker und Madeline Miller.'Amara: Verkauft von ihrer Mutter. Versklavt in einem Bordell. Entschlossen für ihre Freiheit zu kämpfen.'Amara war eine geliebte Bürgerstochter, bis der Tod ihres Vaters ihre Familie ins Elend stürzte. Jetzt gehört sie einem Mann, den sie verachtet, und ist Teil der Wölfinnen von Pompeji, eine Sklavin im berüchtigtsten Bordell der Stadt. Zusammen mit den anderen Mädchen versucht sie jeden Tag zu überleben. Trotz ihrer Ängste und Sorgen können sie sich aufeinander verlassen. Und Amaras Geist ist noch lange nicht gebrochen. Scharfsinnig und einfallsreich erkennt sie, dass die Straßen von Pompeji voller Möglichkeiten stecken und alles in dieser Stadt seinen Preis hat. Aber wie viel wird ihre Freiheit kosten?Im antiken Pompeji, das seinem Schicksal unausweichlich entgegentritt, schildert Elodie Harper abgrundtiefe Kontraste zwischen Reichtum und Elend, Männern und Frauen, freien Bürgern und rechtlosen Sklaven.Band eins der 'Wolfshöhlen-Trilogie''Eine großartige Geschichte über das Schicksal und Leben mutiger Frauen, die sich den Umständen nicht beugen wollen, um das bessere Leben kämpfen und einander in jeder Hinsicht unterstützen. Beeindruckende Bilder entstehen beim Lesen dieser bewegenden Geschichte. Mit großem Vergnügen empfehle ich diesen Roman an alle Interessierten. Mir hat es ausgesprochen gut gefallen.'((Leserstimme auf Netgalley))'Trotz der harten Realität des Lebens als Sklavenprostituierte war dieses Buch auch mit so viel Hoffnung, Liebe und Humor zwischen den Frauen erfüllt.Die Autorin hat einen brillanten historischen Roman geschrieben. Ich es kaum erwarten kann, zu lesen, wie Amaras Reise weitergeht.' ((Leserstimme auf Netgalley))'Elodie Harper beschreibt das erschütternde Schicksal von Sklavinnen. Man wusste, das ihr Leben hart war, aber so entsetzlich - darüber hat man nicht nachgedacht. Die Geschichte einer starken Frau, emphatisch und doch unterhaltsam zu lesen. In einem Rutsch verschlungen!' ((Leserstimme auf Netgalley))

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...

'Boudicca's Daughter is Elodie Harper's masterpiece.' Costanza Casati, author of Babylonia<BR>'One of the best books I have ever read.' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen<BR>'Certainly my book of the year.' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman<BR>'One of my favourite reads of the year.' Rosie Hewlett, author of Medea<BR>'Beautiful, breathtaking - I loved this novel.' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne<BR>'One of the most important writers of historical fiction today.' Nikita Gill, author of Hekate<BR><BR>Boudicca. The ferocious warrior queen whose rebellion against Rome still echoes through the ages.<BR>But what of the daughter who grew up in her shadow?<BR>Defeated by her enemy but unbroken, Solina's bid for survival takes her from Britain's sacred marshlands to the glittering façades of Nero's court. But in an Empire built on violence and lies, Boudicca's daughter will find both revenge and redemption have their price...<BR>Born to a legend. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed.<BR><BR>Meet Solina.<BR><BR>Boudicca's Daughter.<BR><BR>**Praise for BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER**<BR>'Historical fiction of the highest quality' Elizabeth Fremantle<BR>'Beautiful, poignant and gripping' Hannah Kaner<BR>'Loved, loved this' Buki Papillon<BR>'Precious and rare' Harriet Constable<BR>'An absolute must-read' Emily Hauser<BR>'Devastating, powerful and haunting' Sue Lynn Tan<BR>'Expertly crafted' Helen Carr<BR>'I devoured this' Francesca de Tores<BR>'Wonderful. an author fully stepping into their power' Venetia Constantine <BR>'Sophisticated' The Times <BR>'Masterful . . . I was absolutely transported.' Red <BR>'I throughly recommend this novel' Historical Novels Review<BR>'Dazzl[ing] . . . there's a raw energy to Harper's storytelling' Daily Mail <BR>'A masterful storyteller. rich and accomplished' Press Association <BR>'Absolutely thrilling . . . incredibly powerful . . . fascinating' BBC 4 Front Row <BR><BR>Elodie Harper's book 'Boudicca's Daughter was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-01.

Der finale Teil von Elodie Harpers Sunday Times-Bestseller-Trilogie rund um eine starke Frau in Pompeji kurz vor Ausbruch des Vesuvs Eine mächtige Kurtisane in Rom, verfolgt von ihrer Vergangenheit. Ihr Name ist Amara. Wie wird sich ihr Schicksal entwickeln? Amara ist jetzt eine mächtige Kurtisane in Rom, sie ist eine freie Frau mit Reichtum und Einfluss, und doch verfolgt sie ihre Vergangenheit. Denn während Amara in die politischen Intrigen des kaiserlichen Palastes verwickelt ist, bleibt ihre Tochter in Pompeji und wird von dem einzigen Mann aufgezogen, den sie jemals wirklich geliebt hat. Obwohl sie sich nach ihrer Familie sehnt, weiß Amara, dass es am sichersten ist, wenn sie weit weg ist. Doch wir schreiben das Jahr 79, und der Vesuv steht kurz vor seinem Ausbruch und Pompeji vor seinem Untergang ... 

'Boudicca's Daughter is Elodie Harper's masterpiece.' Costanza Casati, author of Babylonia<BR>'One of the best books I have ever read.' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen<BR>'Certainly my book of the year.' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman<BR>'One of my favourite reads of the year.' Rosie Hewlett, author of Medea<BR>'Beautiful, breathtaking - I loved this novel.' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne<BR>'One of the most important writers of historical fiction today.' Nikita Gill, author of Hekate<BR><BR>Boudicca. Infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe and mastermind of one of history's greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts.<BR><BR>But what of the woman who grew up in her shadow?<BR><BR>The woman who has her mother's looks and cunning but a spirit all of her own?<BR><BR>The woman whose desperate bid for survival will take her from Britain's sacred marshlands to the glittering façades of Nero's Roman Empire.<BR><BR>Born to a legend. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed.<BR><BR>Meet Solina.<BR><BR>Boudicca's Daughter.<BR><BR>**Praise for BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER**<BR>'Historical fiction of the highest quality' Elizabeth Fremantle<BR>'Beautiful, poignant and gripping' Hannah Kaner<BR>'Loved, loved this' Buki Papillon<BR>'Precious and rare' Harriet Constable<BR>'An absolute must-read' Emily Hauser<BR>'Devastating, powerful and haunting' Sue Lynn Tan<BR>'Expertly crafted' Helen Carr<BR>'I devoured this' Francesca de Tores<BR>'Wonderful. an author fully stepping into their power' Venetia Constantine <BR>'Sophisticated' The Times <BR>'Masterful . . . I was absolutely transported.' Red <BR>'I throughly recommend this novel' Historical Novels Review<BR>'Dazzl[ing] . . . there's a raw energy to Harper's storytelling' Daily Mail <BR>'A masterful storyteller. rich and accomplished' Press Association <BR>'Absolutely thrilling . . . incredibly powerful . . . fascinating' BBC 4 Front Row <BR><BR>Elodie Harper's book 'Boudicca's Daughter was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-01.