Elodie Harper books

Elodie Harper is a British author and former journalist best known for the Wolf Den trilogy, a historical fiction series set in ancient Pompeii that follows the lives of women working in the city's brothels.

Standalone Novels

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The Binding Song 2017 Buy
The Death Knock 2018 Buy
Boudicca’s Daughter 2025 Buy

Wolf Den Reading Order

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The Wolf Den 2021 Buy
The House with the Golden Door 2022 Buy
The Temple of Fortuna 2023 Buy

Elodie Harper is a British author who worked as a broadcast journalist before publishing her first novel. Her journalism career gave her a strong foundation in research and narrative pacing, both of which are visible in her fiction. She made her initial mark with two standalone thrillers, The Binding Song (2017) and The Death Knock (2018), before shifting her focus to historical fiction.

Her Wolf Den trilogy, which began in 2021, brought her widespread recognition. Set in ancient Pompeii, the three novels follow Amara, an enslaved woman working in the city’s most infamous brothel, as she fights for survival and freedom in a brutal world. The trilogy drew praise for its vivid recreation of Roman life and its refusal to shy away from the harsh realities faced by women in the ancient world. Harper’s 2025 novel Boudicca’s Daughter continues her interest in women’s stories from antiquity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elodie Harper written?

Elodie Harper has written 6 books across 2 series.

What was Elodie Harper's first book?

Elodie Harper’s first book is The Binding Song, published in 2017.

How did Elodie Harper's journalism career influence her fiction writing?

Harper worked as a journalist and television reporter before turning to fiction, and her background in research and storytelling shows in the historical detail of her novels. Her experience investigating real-world stories also informs the suspenseful plotting of her standalone thrillers.

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