School of Courtesans

At birth, the girl was named Dorkion, meaning “little doe.” But when her father returned to the island of Icaría after years of sailing, he gave her the name Lais—meaning “lioness.” Lais often felt as if the gods were watching her. And one day, near a source dedicated to Aphrodite, she met a beautiful woman who foretold her fate: Lais would serve in the temple of Aphrodite in Corinth. What can be said—this woman knew what she was talking about, because it was Aphrodite herself! She also said: “Everything that might prevent the fulfillment of destiny will be swept from a person’s path, even if he weeps and curses the relentless gods.” And the prophecy will come true! Lais will reach Corinth, enter the famous school of hetairai, and save the temple of Aphrodite from ruin and disgrace. Yet many times she will curse those relentless gods when she loses loved ones and friends—and many times she will bless them when love and passion meet her along life’s path. This is the third book in the “Temple of Aphrodite” series.