They were the only full-time clergy (collegia) of a Roman deity which attests to the high regard in which the goddess was held. At varying times there were four to six priestesses employed. (quote) “Vestal Virgins( Latin: Vestales) were the priestesses of the Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta, in the state religion of ancient Rome. Vestal Virgins? Who, or what, are the Vestal Virgins? We turn to the Ancient History Encyclopedia for an answer: Christina is the “Chosen One.” Rome’s ancient cult of the Vestal Virgins is vying to control her destiny. We are forewarned, prepared to be shocked, frightened, horrified even. A master storyteller is at work, showing rather than telling, leaving clues in plain sight. The attractive cover photography, of a beautiful woman dressed in white, with the word “vestal”, written in white, and the word, “virgin” written in red, is subtle, yet suggestive, to the discerning eye.
Her nightmarish dream of being dressed in a white gown, veiled, in a dark, candle-lit room, foreshadows what is to come. We are aware that the protagonist, Christina Ciccone, has extraordinary beauty and visionary gifts that will be an integral element to the story.
Right from the beginning, the reader is provided with the background information that will prove essential to understanding the unfolding tale.
History meets mystery… “ The Last Vestal Virgin“, by Lorraine Carey, skillfully merges the historical, the paranormal, and the mysterious into an unforgettable tale.
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