Erika Rummel Livres

Finalist, 2022 Foreword INDIE Award for Science Fiction"It is a dreadful thing to be possessed, to be invaded by a spirit woman who commands your body and soul and looks out at the world through your eyes. It happened to me in 1778. Pray it will never happen to you." Adele's diary tells the story of her domination by an incubus Lynne, a serving girl in a London ale house who died a violent death and commandeered Adele's body for eight years. Can Adele be held responsible for Lynne's crimes? Will the evil spirit return and renew her tyranny over Adele's mind? Lynne has moved on into the 21st century, but the transmigration has left her emotions flat. Lynne is eager to go back to her first life and experience once more the passion she felt for her lover, Jack. To do so, she needs a channel to the past: the manuscript of Adele's diary, if only she can find it.A time-slip novel set in contemporary Los Angeles and 18th century London, The Loneliness of the Time Traveller is a story of love, crime, and adventure combined with fantasy, a little bit of Jane Austen-style irony, and a healthy serving of social criticism.

"The novel revolves around the forced sale of a painting in Nazi-occupied Vienna. Zoltan Nagy, the legitimate heir, is pressured by his daughter to go to court and recoup his parents' possessions. But Zoltan is in love with the present owner of the painting. What if winning the court case means losing her? And thereby hangs a tale with several twists and turns: secrets, assumptions and slippery identities are the ingredients the author has used to create a page-turner. Zoltan's daughter, Cereta, claims the painting was sold under duress. But is the work what it appears to be, or is it an expert forgery? And is Cereta the woman she claims to be? Or is her real name Laura? David, an art historian, who falls in love with her, cannot get at the truth. He is caught in a web of illusions and postmodernist doubts. Zoltan holds the key to the puzzle, but he is hard to read. The hardships he suffered in childhood have made him a man of a thousand disguises, a man hiding even from himself. When the dispute over the painting threatens Zoltan's relationship with the people he loves, he realizes that it's time to tell who is who and what is what. The story of the Nagy family and the disputed painting is told in five parts, narrated respectively by David, Laura/Cereta, Zoltan and Nancy, his lover. It spans the decades from the forties to the new millennium, as we follow Zoltan from Vienna to Budapest and on to Los Angeles. It probes the soul-destroying effects of brutal regimes and the search for the truth in a world that challenges us to tell fact from fiction."-- Provided by publisher

A Latino bar in Toronto, 1978. The men can't take their eyes off Lisa, but there is something about her. She is a little too intense, a little too needy, a woman with too many games playing in her head. Don, a realtor with a murky South American past, is unfazed. He listens patiently when Lisa tells him she is looking for her father, a wealthy man living in Argentina. Or so she says. Determined to find her roots, Lisa goes to Argentina. It's a journey born of longing for love and the desperate need for something solid to hold on to. Don offers to come along. He is on a mission of his own, looking for his run-away daughter, Asu, a Quechua girl he adopted in Argentina. Or so he says. Soon Lisa acquires a second escort: Santos, a man with connections to the spirit world. He does seances with Lisa because only the saints can help her. Or so he says. Is Santos a charlatan, or a shaman fighting the eternal battle of good against evil? Lisa's search for her father dead-ends. Instead she finds love.

Prison Elite depicts the life of a VIP prisoner in the Nazi concentration camp system, providing a first-hand account of his mental life and coping strategies.

The book delves into the historical controversy surrounding Johann Reuchlin, a prominent figure of the 16th century. It re-evaluates his role and the implications of his case, exploring the cultural and intellectual tensions of the time. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the broader themes of religious conflict, humanism, and the struggle for knowledge, providing a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history.

The story revolves around Liz, an aspiring actress who is drawn into a dangerous web of deception when she agrees to impersonate the reclusive author Naomi Baum on a talk show. Naomi's ulterior motive is to reconnect with her estranged son, Miro, who harbors a deep-seated resentment and plans revenge against her. As Liz captivates both Miro and the show's host, Ted, she begins to blur the lines between her own identity and that of Naomi, raising questions about authenticity, obsession, and the consequences of living someone else's life.

The book presents the complete correspondence between Alfred Nobel and Sofie Hess, offering a unique insight into their relationship. Through these letters, readers can explore the personal and emotional aspects of Nobel's life, revealing his thoughts and feelings about love, ambition, and the complexities of human connection. This translation provides a rare glimpse into the mind of the famed inventor and philanthropist, enriching the understanding of his legacy and the woman who played a significant role in his life.

The narrative centers on Luisa Abrego, a freed slave navigating her new life in colonial Mexico after marrying a white man. Accused of bigamy and tried by the Inquisition, her story unfolds through the perspectives of various historical figures, including nuns and miners, creating a multifaceted view of her life. The novel draws from 16th-century trial records, presenting a richly researched portrayal of Luisa and the broader impact of the Inquisition on Spanish colonies, highlighting the interplay of race, gender, and power in a tumultuous era.