Press release A heart torn between alliances: The Wedding Shroud brings Ancient Rome to life September 16, 2025

Love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures ignite in the first volume of Elisabeth Storrs’ A Tale of Ancient Rome series.

London, September 2025 – dp books is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed author Elisabeth Storrs and the upcoming release of The Wedding Shroud, the first breathtaking instalment in her celebrated A Tale of Ancient Rome trilogy – now available for pre-order.

In 406 BC, a fragile truce between Rome and Etruria is sealed with a marriage: young Roman noblewoman Caecilia is wedded to Vel Mastarna of Veii. Uprooted from her militaristic homeland, Caecilia vows to remain true to Roman ideals. Yet life among the Etruscans presents her with a culture unlike any she has known – a world where women enjoy education, independence, sexual freedom, and an empowering religion.

As Caecilia grapples with her divided loyalties, she finds herself seduced by Veii’s freedoms and by her unexpected love for Mastarna. But with war on the horizon, she must confront an impossible choice: cling to the values of her birthplace, or embrace the city that has captured her heart.

Applauded for its authenticity and emotional depth, The Wedding Shroud was endorsed by literary legend Ursula K. Le Guin and named by bestselling author Ben Kane as one of the top three novels set in the classical world. Elisabeth Storrs, founder of the Historical Novel Society Australasia and the prestigious ARA Historical Novel Prize, brings to life a tale of passion, politics, and peril in a richly drawn ancient world.

The Wedding Shroud is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited, with official release September 25th.