Helena's Household: A Tale of Rome in the First Century is a historical fiction novel written by James DeMille and published in 1882. Set in Rome during the first century, the book follows the life of Helena, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family to become a slave in the household of a wealthy Roman family. As Helena adjusts to her new life, she becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigues of the Roman elite. She forms...