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All of the above and much more to be found in this concluding sequel to The Wedding Shroud and The Golden Dice. As remarkable for the juxtaposition of starkly contrasting cultures as for the poignant love story of Vel and Caecilia, the story finds Mastarna leading Etruscan Veii against the ambitious Roman general Camillus, each man a literary foil for his opponent. Appearing here to resume their particular stories are Roman Tribune Marcus, patrician Drusus and the Veiian hero Tarchon and arch villain Artile, Vel’s jealous brother. Storrs brings back her female protagonists to add a deeper perspective to events, former prostitute Pinna and her treasure trove of secrets holding two Roman generals and two Roman knights at bay. On the Veiian side, irrepressible Semni sets her sights on hitherto immovable bodyguard Arruns. And throughout, the clash of the irresistible force of the Roman legions and the immovable fortress of Veii are paralleled by the irresistible oppression of women and plebians in Roman culture and politics and the relative freedom and power of women in the Etruscan culture. Storrs makes us wonder what history would have been like if the Etruscans had won. The resolution of the story fulfills what we know of historical events and the imperatives of the foreshadowed events in this fine story.


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Call to Juno A Tale of Ancient Rome Elisabeth Storrs Books Reviews

I love this series but this particular book has its ups and downs. It sagged in the middle with certain characters' dithering over situations and I lost patience with that. However, I enjoyed the rest of the book great endings to some characters and great beginnings for others. All I can say is there better be a fourth book in the series - I want to know what happens next!
Enjoyed the entire series. Would recommend to those who enjoy history with a lot of creativity. Loved the way she went back and forth with the two story lines. Sure kept your interest.
These three books gave great insight into the life and times of the Roman and Etruscan people in the 20 years or so prior to the destruction of Veii. The details of the politics and conflicts that lead to the downfall of a great people were truly fascinating. I grew to care for each character's story; however, the ending was very sad. I know it reflected what happened in history; however, I was not prepared for the utter destruction of so many lives.
This story was riveting because the author made you believe you were present in 386 B.C.
I read all 3 books in the series and only the Author's Notes at the end of the book tell you which parts are real history and her created storyline. The details were so vivid it was hard to tell if this work was fiction or biography.
This Trilogy of Ancient Rome is well written and very interesting. The characters are believable and record what I know of the history of those times (397 BC and surrounding years). There is more reference to violence and the threat of violence, than any excess, though some deaths are described in detail, as they are key characters, as is the nature of their deaths. Sexuality is done tastefully and is a reflection of the times and the cultures in which it is practiced. I do not like reading descriptions of graphic sexuality or graphic violence and this was not offensive to me, though I would have looked away in a movie version. I highly recommend this trilogy.
I've been reading the Tales of Ancient Rome series from the first book, "The Wedding Shroud" and was eagerly awaiting this release. I was SO not disappointed! The research that goes into these books appeals to the amateur historian in me, but the detail and care with which she writes these characters has made me fall in love with them. Her writing this series also shed light for me on an ancient civilization I knew next to nothing about, and has made me hungry for more information about the Etruscans. This book was an emotional one for me, given that I'd immersed myself in these characters' world, and knew how history played out for these people, but I'm happy with the way she ended this story. Mrs. Storrs has made me a fan of her work through these books, and I'm looking forward to reading what's next!
All of the above and much more to be found in this concluding sequel to The Wedding Shroud and The Golden Dice. As remarkable for the juxtaposition of starkly contrasting cultures as for the poignant love story of Vel and Caecilia, the story finds Mastarna leading Etruscan Veii against the ambitious Roman general Camillus, each man a literary foil for his opponent. Appearing here to resume their particular stories are Roman Tribune Marcus, patrician Drusus and the Veiian hero Tarchon and arch villain Artile, Vel’s jealous brother. Storrs brings back her female protagonists to add a deeper perspective to events, former prostitute Pinna and her treasure trove of secrets holding two Roman generals and two Roman knights at bay. On the Veiian side, irrepressible Semni sets her sights on hitherto immovable bodyguard Arruns. And throughout, the clash of the irresistible force of the Roman legions and the immovable fortress of Veii are paralleled by the irresistible oppression of women and plebians in Roman culture and politics and the relative freedom and power of women in the Etruscan culture. Storrs makes us wonder what history would have been like if the Etruscans had won. The resolution of the story fulfills what we know of historical events and the imperatives of the foreshadowed events in this fine story.