Melinda's Hypnotic Journey Reveals Leonardo's Secret Mother

AUSTIN, TX, November 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- In the spring of 1999, a young woman named Melinda, seeking answers to her own fertility struggles, entered a therapist's office in New York. Under deep hypnosis, she began to recall a life she had never lived, Herminia Yegeruqway, a Circassian princess from the 15th century. This memory, vivid and whole, would eventually become the basis of a book that has captivated readers and historians alike.

Published by Melmar Books Inc. on December 2, 2026, the book offers a spiritual mystery that weaves together historical fiction and personal revelation. According to MELRA, the memories of Herminia were not imagined or researched but dictated through self-hypnosis over a period of two weeks in 2024.

Herminia's life is depicted as a journey through the fifteenth century, from her sacred learning in the Caucasus Mountains to her capture and sale in the silk markets of Venice. She became the secret mother of a brilliant child, Leonardo, whose identity remains a mystery. Herminia's story continues as she navigates the complexities of Renaissance Italy and Ottoman Constantinople, carrying the bond of her son across continents and decades.

The book delves into the enigmatic life of Leonardo da Vinci, offering new insights into some of history's most enduring mysteries. MELRA claims that Herminia's deathbed prophecy foretold the unveiling of the bronze statue of Leonardo's horse, the Cavallo di Leonardo, in Milan exactly 500 years after Herminia's life. This prophecy came true on September 10, 1999, just one week after MELRA's sessions ended.

"Mirrors of Time" is not just a historical mystery; it is a spiritual autobiography that explores Herminia's search for the One God, blending Circassian paganism, Orthodox Christianity, and Sufi mysticism. The book contains 352 wisdom quotes from various religious texts and spiritual traditions, reflecting a universal approach to spirituality.

MELRA describes the book as more extraordinary than anything she could have written herself, leaving the reader to decide whether the source of the memories is memory or something else entirely. The book is described as a blend of "The Alchemist," "Life of Pi," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Many Lives, Many Masters," making it a compelling read for a wide audience.

Melmar Books Inc. has positioned "Mirrors of Time" as a must-read for those interested in historical mysteries, spiritual journeys, and the enigmatic life of Leonardo da Vinci. The book is available in hardcover and softcover on Amazon, with an exclusive limited leather edition available for pre-order on the publisher's website.