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    Call to Juno
    Call to Juno
    Call to Juno
    Audiobook17 hours

    Call to Juno

    Written by Elisabeth Storrs

    Narrated by Christina Traister

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    About this audiobook

    “An elegant, impeccably researched exploration of early Rome...Elisabeth Storrs weaves a wonderful tale!” —Kate Quinn, author of The Empress of Rome saga

    Four unforgettable characters are tested during a war between Rome and Etruscan Veii.

    Caecilia has long been torn between her birthplace of Rome and her adopted city of Veii. Yet faced with mounting danger to her husband, children, and Etruscan freedoms, will her call to destroy Rome succeed?

    Pinna has clawed her way from prostitute to the concubine of the Roman general Camillus. Deeply in love, can she exert her own power to survive the threat of exposure by those who know her sordid past?

    Semni, a servant, seeks forgiveness for a past betrayal. Will she redeem herself so she can marry the man she loves?

    Marcus, a Roman tribune, is tormented by unrequited love for another soldier. Can he find strength to choose between his cousin Caecilia and his fidelity to Rome?

    Who will overcome the treachery of mortals and gods?

    Call to Juno is the third book in the Tales of Ancient Rome saga, which includes The Wedding Shroud and The Golden Dice.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJan 10, 2017
    ISBN9781531891114
    Call to Juno
    Author

    Elisabeth Storrs

    Elisabeth Storrs has long held an interest in the history, myths, and legends of the ancient world. She studied classics at the University of Sydney, and she is a director of the NSW Writers’ Centre and one of the founders of the Historical Novel Society Australasia. Over the years she has worked as a solicitor, a corporate lawyer, and a governance consultant. She lives with her husband and two sons in Sydney. Visit her at www.elisabethstorrs.com.

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    • 5/5
      Call to Juno is the third book in a fascinating series set in ancient Rome, as well as in the Etruscan city of Veii. The first book introduces the main characters, Roman Caecilia Aemilius and the Etruscan warrior, Vel Mastarna, who are forced into a marriage as part of a peace treaty between their cities. As we approach the finale in the third book, Caecelia, now the mother of four, has denounced her homeland and become the queen of Veii. The story primarily follows the lives and loves of three women: Caecilia, Pinna, a former prostitute involved in a relationship with Roman general Camillus; and Semni, a servant in the royal household who has several secrets

      I really loved that the story is narrated from both the Roman and Etruscan point of view. The author is incredibly skillful at recreating the lost culture of Etruscan world, which we know will crumble eventually under Rome. Another of the strengths of this final book is the emotional force we experience, knowing we are seeing these characters for the final time. The men are warriors and the battle scenes are vivid and realistic.

      When I started this series in 2014, I knew nothing about Etruria or how powerful their empire was. I would consider it even more advanced than Rome. If you love historical fiction set in ancient times, I recommend you to read this trilogy. It's great storytelling that appears to be very well researched historically. Even though these books work fine as stand alones, I highly recommend reading the three books in the right order to fully understand the entire story (The Wedding Shroud, The Golden Dice and Call to Juno). I can't wait to see what this author has for us in the future.
    • 4/5
      Elisabeth Storrs brought her Tale of Ancient Rome trilogy to a satisfying close in Call to Juno. All the loose threads were knit up and plot lines resolved. I've enjoyed this journey through a nearly mythic time in Rome's early history starting with The Wedding Shroud and continuing through The Golden Dice to this final volume. Storrs obviously did her homework in this meticulously researched series. The level of detail about everyday life in Rome and among the Etruscan's is extraordinary. Having visited these ancients sites, it was fun to have them brought to life so vividly with Storrs' storytelling. The author developed interesting characters and compelling stories. I'll be looking forward to her next venture.Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.