Hetaera - Suspense in Ancient Athens

Hetaera: Agathon's Daughter is the first book in the trilogy, set in ancient Athens, following Hestia, a gifted slave with the ability to read hearts, who rises to fame as a hetaera while grappling with her desire for freedom. As her life's fortunes shift, she encounters danger and betrayal, culminating in a murder accusation that threatens to reveal her mysterious past. The novel combines suspense with a richly detailed historical setting and has earned recognition in a writing competition.