I loved the historical aspect of this book. It takes place in the early 400s B.C. I knew nothing of the Etruscans or their history with the Romans. I learned much of these cultures.The story started interestingly with a young lady assigned to marry the enemy to broker a treaty. As she attempts to...
And her room was redolent with the smell of sweet violets. Semni had been mistaken about the scent of orris lingering in the nursemaid’s hair and clothes. It was not perfume but the incense the girl burned to speed her prayers to Aita. Semni sat on the bed and fed Nerie. The boy was fretful with ...
Veii was not devoid of spring blossoms even though deprived of food. Cytheris and Perca had filled dozens of vases with grape hyacinths and lilies to add an air of gaiety to the day. The bride and groom sat on bronze stools opposite each other in the palace courtyard. The sumptuous surroundings w...