The Golden Dice, Elisabeth Storrs
The Golden Dice, Elisabeth Storrs
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The Golden Dice

Author: Elisabeth Storrs

Narrator: Christina Traister

Unabridged: 14 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 12/05/2016

Synopsis

“An enthralling tale of political intrigue, romance, and corruption.” —M. Louisa Locke, author of Maids of MisfortuneDuring a bitter siege between Rome and the Etruscan city of Veii, three women follow different paths to survive.Caecilia, Roman born but Etruscan wed, forsakes Rome to return to her husband, Vel Mastarna, exposing herself to the enmity of his people while knowing the Romans will give her a traitor’s death if Veii falls. Semni, a reckless Etruscan servant in the House of Mastarna, embroils herself in schemes that threaten Caecilia’s son and Semni’s own chance for love. Pinna, a destitute Roman prostitute, uses coercion to gain the attention of Rome’s greatest general at the risk of betraying Caecilia’s cousin.Each woman struggles to protect herself and those whom she loves in the dark cycle of war. What must they do to challenge Fate? And will they ever live in peace again?The Golden Dice is the sequel to The Wedding Shroud. The third book in the Tales of Ancient Rome saga is Call to Juno.

About 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 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, Australia.Visit her at elisabethstorrs.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Judith

The Golden Dice is the second novel in Storr’s series about the Etruscans and their conflicts with the Romans during the early period of Roman history. At the heart of this novel is the marriage and love between the Roman Caecilia and the Etruscan general Vel Mastarna. In the earlier novel, The Wedd......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

In "The Golden Dice," Caecilia has matured significantly, and has borne another son. She's made her choice. She is committed to Veii and her husband, Mastarna. Unfortunately, peace remains elusive, and Mastarna spends much time fighting the Romans, even as political intrigue continues unabated in Ve......more

Goodreads review by Pip

I read Storrs first book, The Wedding Shroud, last year and couldn’t put it down, I’ve just finished her second book, the sequel called The Golden Dice and I’m thrilled to say I couldn’t put this one down either. I was reminded of Mary Renault’s The Persian Boy, a book in which the life and actions......more

Goodreads review by Georgina

There was a comment I read somewhere in Goodreads comparing The Wedding Shroud's Caecilia with Bella Swan of Twilight. I couldn't disagree more. And disagree violently, I will. From what I've read on Ancient Rome (and I've read lots), proper Roman women were supposed to be virtual wallflowers—simple......more

Quotes

“Skillfully plotted and with vividly drawn characters, The Golden Dice is a suspenseful, romantic, exciting drama.” —Sherry Jones, author of Four Sisters, All Queens“…A stimulating and clever novel.” —Folly Gleeson, Newtown Review of Books“There aren’t many novels of the Roman world that provide such a comprehensive picture, which should give The Golden Dice great appeal for a variety of readers.” —Sarah Johnson, reviews editor for Historical Novels Review“With fabulous and richly woven historical detail (a hard thing to do, given how little we know about the mysterious Etruscan civilization), this a must-read novel. Bravo, Elisabeth Storrs.” —Ben Kane, author of the Hannibal and Eagles of Rome books“Elisabeth Storrs’s Tales of Ancient Rome series should really be called Tales of Ancient Veii, as it brings the Etruscan town to life. Thank you, Elisabeth, for giving a voice to some of the most intriguing pieces of the Museum of Veii.” —Iefke van Kampen, director, Museo dell’Agro Veientano, Formello (Rome)

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