REVIEWS
OF THE ROAD TO GESUALDO: “BORGIAS
LITE”
Amazon.com
corrected their mistake: I’m once again Erika Rummel.
Here
are excerpts from two reviews of The Road to Gesualdo”:
An
intelligently rambling look at life in 1500s Italy…I suppose you could call it “Borgias
Lite.”
A
pleasantly chaotic setting that gives us a grand scope of just how influential
the Renaissance was starting to become across southern Europe, with scenes set
from backwoods villages to Vatican City itself. Rummel does a particularly
great job here at examining the curious cooperation and conflicts between the
superstitious, pre-science Medieval period…and the rational, capitalist,
politically savvy, science-embracing mercantile class.
People
will enjoy the leisurely stroll through the very real-seeming daily lives of
courtesans, countesses, merchants, and priests…even if there is always a
rational explanation for everything and no sexy vampires.
(Jason
Bettus, Chicago Center for Literature and Photography)
A
vivid historical novel blending romance and intrigue in a female-centered story
of strong women who rise above their upbringings and duty to become more effective
forces in charge of their lives.
Rummel’s
attention to strong characterization and capturing the sights, smells, and
atmosphere of 16th century Italy contributes to a vivid story…which
concludes with a satisfying twist.
(D.
Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review)
