“An elegant, impeccably researched exploration of early Rome and their lesser known enemies, the Etruscans. The torments of war, love, family, and faith are explored by narrators on both sides of the conflict as their cities rush toward a shattering, heart-wrenching show-down. Elisabeth Storrs weaves a wonderful tale!”
Kate Quinn, Author, The Empress of Rome Saga
“Call to Juno is the stirring conclusion to an epic saga of war, sacrifice, and transcendent love. Storrs once again demonstrates her superb ability to weave the complex history of the Fifth Century Roman and Etruscan war into a compelling story about real and fictional characters that I grew to admire, love, and, in some cases, mourn.”
M Louisa Locke, author The Victorian San Francisco Mystery Series
“Elisabeth Storrs brings Ancient Rome vividly to life; her skill as a writer is equivalent to a time machine – we are there amid the history and the drama, immersed so deep that in calling to Juno we expect her to answer back…”
Helen Hollick, Author, The Sea Witch Voyages
“Her characters seem true to their time, strongly rooted in the mores of their respective cultures as they strive to placate the gods and gain victory. The contrast between the colorful, sensual culture of the Etruscans and the more severe Roman society is well portrayed, immersing readers in this ancient struggle.”
Susan McDuffie, Historical Novels Review Editor’s Choice
“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 of the Museo dell’Agro Veientano, Formello (Rome)
“The history and culture of these ancient peoples are presented in exquisite detail, from the finer aspects of religious belief to politics, art, and the mechanisms of warfare.”
Sarah Johnson, reviews editor for Historical Novels Review on Reading the Past litblog
“With plenty of action and characters you can really root for, Call to Juno is a perfect, wholly satisfying conclusion to Elisabeth Storrs’ trilogy. Tales of Ancient Rome is one of the best ancient-historical series I’ve read in years.”
Libbie Hawker, Author, Daughter of Sand and Stone
“Call to Juno is a book for long, delicious savoring.”
Judith Starkston, Author, Hand of Fire
“In Call to Juno Elisabeth Storrs tells a vivid story of love and war, honour and revenge set in Ancient Rome. Using a skillful blend of history and drama, and full of characters both heroic and human, Storrs transports readers to that long ago world. Highly recommended.”
M.K. Tod, Author, Lies Told in Silence
“Not much is known about the ancient Etruscans but the Tales of Ancient Rome saga is a vivid and fascinating evocation of their fight for survival against the might of Rome. This is a tale of great love and great hatred, of treachery, courage and honour, told in loving detail by a knowledgeable and practised story-teller.”
Felicity Pulman, Author, The Janna Chronicles
“God cults, the different faces of love and the cruelty of war are among the themes in Elisabeth Storrs’ third powerful novel on the rivalry between the Romans and the Etruscans. A well-researched novel that builds to a memorable and terrifying end.”
Isolde Martyn, Author, The Golden Widows
“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.”
Faith L Justice, Author, Hypatia: Her Life and Times
“It’s been an amazing journey since The Wedding Shroud, through The Golden Dice, to Call to Juno. It is one of the best trilogies set in the past I’ve ever read.“
Maria Gracia Spila, Fly High Litblog
“There is an element of redemption and hope for the future in this fine example of historical fiction at its best…”
Folly Gleeson, Newtown Review of Books
“Call to Juno is an impeccably researched, page-turner that richly imagines the ancient world, weaving the actions of the gods and the multiple viewpoints of its characters into a seamless narrative.”
Elizabeth Jane Corbett
“In the best historical fiction, clashes of civilization are humanized to show the true extent of the tragedy. Call to Juno, The Golden Dice, and The Wedding Shroud are in that category of the best.”
Susan Coventry, Reading World Litblog
“By seizing destiny, Caecilia overthrows authority and superstition and brings the trilogy to a poignant and enthralling conclusion. She proves that love conquers all.”
Debra Eve, Late Bloomers
“We see everything the characters see and are wrung by their emotional needs, motivations and desires. They live in cultures so different from our own, but the author has made them vivid as human beings trying to make sense of the conflict around and inside them. Highly recommended. In fact, read the whole series!”
Alison Morton, Author, The Roma Nova Series
“This books has it all! Beautiful prose, lush descriptions, a wonderfully evil villain, and a heroine and hero to fall in love with. Definitely recommended. One of my favorite trilogies!” Mirella Patzer, Author,
Orphan of the Olive Tree on Great Historicals Litblog
“The author did a wonderful job at moving forward with the women in the story as well as the plot…This is an epic series and I’d highly recommend it.”
Lauren Murphy, The Australian Bookshelf Litblog
“I cannot recommend this book enough. It was just incredible and it is certainly a strong contender for a place in the top 5 books that I have read this year so far.”
Mary Anne Yarde, Author, The Dulac Chronicles
“It is refreshing to read of Roman times from a distinctly feminine perspective, one that captures the intimacy of motherhood and domesticity as much as it does the political horrors of war.”
Isobel Blackthorn, Author, The Drago Tree
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