In the distant past, two kingdoms hold the plains beneath high mountains. A pristine river flows between them. In the mountains resides a god with great power, in the river, a beautiful sprite.

Peace reigns. The god watches over and protects the beautiful sprite. But something turns one kingdom against the other and unceasing warfare begins. The bitter tears for the fallen flood go into the river. When the sprite appeals to the god, those tears are changed to pearls. But from this, unwittingly, the sprite is undone, with grim consequences for the two kingdoms and all those who wish for peace.

About the Author

Gilbert Becker likes studying languages, reading (mostly history), and bicycling.

"The Fateful Tear" is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $8.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-01551. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.