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Marisol Varela, a Cuban American muralist living in present-day Madrid, is recovering from a broken engagement and a family legacy that suggests the women in her lineage are destined to lose love. Hoping to understand, and escape, this inheritance she undergoes past life regression therapy and relives three former lives: a defiant female painter in 1482 Florence, a resourceful woman entangled in espionage during the Spanish Inquisition, and a gay man navigating love and loss in 1980s SoHo amid the AIDS crisis. Across time, one presence recurs: Dario, an Italian poet whose connection to Marisol transcends centuries. As their lives intertwine, Marisol must confront whether love is governed by fate, choice, or something more complex. Books will be available for sale and signing from Johns Creek Books. Registration is requested. * By registering, you consent to signing up for the monthly Adult Programs newsletter. Karla Montalván is a Cuban-born writer whose life has spanned continents, cultures, and careers. A graduate of Miami Dade College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Karla studied journalism and global studies. In 2020, she co-founded TAMDEM Studio, Inc., where she led editorial strategy and launched her own writing consultancy. When she’s not writing, you can find Karla chasing sunsets, indulging in deep conversations with friends, or at the park with her two elder rescued dogs Milo and Lucy. Moderator Tanya Sam is the co-founder of Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing, an independent publishing house created with Jeanell English to amplify bold, underrepresented voices, especially stories by women and communities historically left out of traditional publishing. She is also the founder of Tanya Time Book Club, a vibrant literary community that brings readers together through dynamic conversations, live events, and immersive travel experiences. Presented by Adult Services