Synopsis

Amara’s journey has taken her far; from a slave in Pompeii’s wolf den to a high-powered courtesan in Rome… though her story is not over yet.

While Amara plays for power in Rome’s imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is AD 79, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known…

Review

Having loved The Wolf Den, the second book felt slightly slower in comparison. Happily, The Temple of Fortuna is a return to form, with plenty of action and emotion.

Even though we know what will transpire, it’s no less sad when many beloved characters are discovered to be dead. The distress felt by the characters is genuine and hurts us as readers as well, because we have also been on the journey with them.

It is a little predictable, but that is often the case with historical fiction, and Harper conjures up such a fabulous world that it doesn’t really matter. Amara’s feistiness is not lost, despite the setbacks and her relationship with her daughter is credible, given the circumstances. Britannica continues to delight with her own story and it’s great to see side characters develop throughout the books.

Well-written, well-researched and full of rich description and drama, this is a fantastic conclusion to a wonderful series.

Thanks to Head of Zeus and Tandem Collective for my copy. Opinions my own.