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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.…

Роман — переосмысление судьбы женщин в древних Помпеях. История о том, как изменить обстоятельства, простить себя и обрести внутреннюю свободу. Амара — рабыня в Помпеях, ее тело принадлежит мужчинам, которых она презирает. Но ее дух не сломлен. Днем она гуляет по улицам с подругами по несчастью, находя утешение в смехе и мечтах о лучшем будущем. За пять лет до извержения Везувия обреченный город живет беззаботной жизнью: пышные празднества, пиры на богатых виллах, бои гладиаторов. На улицах Помпеев полно возможностей, и даже раб способен поймать удачу за хвост. Но какую цену придется заплатить? Амаре предстоит узнать, чем она готова…

Dr Janet Palmer is the new lead psychologist at HMP Halvergate in a remote, bleak area of Norfolk. At first, she was excited by the promotion. Then she starts to see how many secrets are hiding behind the high walls. A string of inmates have committed suicide, leaving no reasons why, and her predecessor has disappeared - along with his notes. The staff are hostile, the threat of violence is ever-present, and there are rumours of an eyeless woman stalking the corridors, punishing the inmates for their sins. Janet is determined to find out what is really going on. But the longer she stays and the deeper she digs, the more uncertain she…