Elisabeth Storrs
2 SeriesElisabeth Storrs, an Australian author, specializes in historical fiction. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Arts Law, focusing on Classics, and has a background in law and corporate governance. Storrs gained international recognition with her self-published Tales of Ancient Rome series, leading to a contract with Lake Union. She resides in Sydney.
In "Dying for Rome: Lucretia's Tale," Elisabeth Storrs reimagines the story of Lucretia, whose tragic death spurred the overthrow of Rome's tyrant king and the establishment of the Roman Republic. The narrative probes whether Lucretia was a victim or a hero, and a pawn or a catalyst for rebellion. Through Storrs's vivid storytelling, Lucretia evolves from a misused young girl into a woman driven by a passion for justice. This short story offers a tender and transformative portrait of a historical figure central to Rome's political upheaval.
