“Skillfully plotted and with vividly drawn characters, THE GOLDEN DICE is a suspenseful, romantic, exciting drama that transports its readers into the ancient cities of Veii, fighting for its independence, and insatiable Rome, determined to devour it. Love; seduction; black magic; bloody battles; courageous (and sexy) heroes; despicable villains, and, best of all, inspiring heroines, THE GOLDEN DICE kept me turning its pages — with increasing speed — to the very end.”
Sherry Jones, Author, Four Sisters, All Queens and The Jewel of Medina
“The novel interweaves scenes of domesticity with those of politics, war, religious observances, and love and brings them all to life beautifully; none of these elements overwhelms the others. 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. Historical Novels Review reviews editor Read more
“..an enthralling tale of political intrigue, romance, and corruption.”
M Louisa Locke, Author, Maids of Misfortune Read More
“With fabulous and richly woven historical detail (a hard thing to do, given how little we know about the mysterious Etruscan civilisation), this a must – read novel. Bravo, Elisabeth Storrs.” Ben Kane, Author, The Forgotten Legion Read More
“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)
“Storrs’ thoroughly researched books offer a rewarding read. If you want to learn about this early period of Rome’s conquests and the remarkable, luxuriant lives of the Etruscans while being engaged with a compelling story, I recommend Storrs’ series.”
Judith Starkston, Author, Hand of Fire. Read more
“In The Golden Dice, set in the late 4th century BC, Elisabeth Storrs takes us back to the richly imagined world she created in The Wedding Shroud. Once again the historical detail of her novel is staggering. In addition, Storrs gives us two new third-person female viewpoint characters: Pinna, the prostitute, and Semni, the flighty young servant. These characters add complexity to the plot – indeed it is hard to imagine the story without them – and give us a portrait of women at war.”
Elizabeth Jane – Historical Novels Review Online Read more
“Storrs’ prose is superb and it is this quality of writing that makes such a raw novel exquisite and refined even though- because let’s face it- this particular time and era with all its harsh realities and crude situations can often repulse. Not so in The Golden Dice.”
Lucy Bertoldi – HF Book Muse litblog Read more
“Set in the 4th century BCE, this gorgeously-written, masterful blend of fact and fiction exposes the raw passions, betrayals and victories of three strong women as they navigate politics and corruption in an ancient world at war.”
Leona Rinaldi, Chanticleer Book Reviews
“Storrs’ prose is eloquent and her attention to detail leaves the reader with a very strong sense of time and place… [she] does a good job of incorporating the key events from The Wedding Shroud into The Golden Dice and, as a result, this latest novel can be read independently of the first.”
Melissa, Confessions of an Avid Reader Read More
“Storrs fills her canvas with the complexities of human emotion: love, trust, and loyalty; hate, envy, and revenge. With each of the characters, male and female, she dissects contrasting values, using the cultural differences between Etruria and Rome to show the psychological torment of conflicting loyalties.”
Lisa Hill ANZ Lit Lovers Read More
“Two other aspects of Storrs’s writing make this book such a satisfying read. One is the masterly way that exposition of the political machinations of Rome and Veii …. The other is the breathtaking amount of research… This is a stimulating and clever novel and it is very pleasing to know that The Call to Juno, a third volume in the series, is currently being written.”
Folly Gleeson, Newtown Review of Books Read More
“Elisabeth Storrs presents a complex, believable, intricately woven story of a woman trying to protect her loved ones from internal and external threats, while trapped in a city at war.”
Susan Coventry – Reading World Litblog Read More
“Storrs book has the same attention to detail, evocative atmosphere, solid characterisation and narrative momentum that made Renault’s books such a wonderful gateway to immersion in the ancient world.”
Phillipa Fioretti, Author, The Book of Love Read More
“two of the most compelling characters, fleshed out gorgeously in this volume, are Pinna, poorest of the poor prostitutes, and Semni, the artistic slave.”
Rebecca Lochlann, Author, The Year God’s Daughter Read More
“The Golden Dice certainly gives The Wedding Shroud a run for its money. I enjoyed this one equally as much and I look forward to finding out what Caecilia, Pinna and Semni have in store for them next.”
Lauren Murphy, The Australian Bookshelf litblog. Read more
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