Two Neighboring Islands, and Their Linked Destinies

Beginning in the mid-1800s and spanning a century of history, Breaking News weaves stories of cultures, catastrophes, romance, mysteries, atrocities, and the unstoppable human will to survive. Follow the epic story of the talented twins, Laxleyval and Mattie, children of the brave and persecuted Princess Ene Dalibee, who risked her safety to escape her hostile country, only to find herself at the mercy of cruel forces on the neighboring island where she hopes to find refuge. The twins endure hardships that show the amazing resilience of the human spirit, and grew into adults whose task will be to help heal the wounds of their people, stretching across the generations. Imaginative, exciting, and relevant to our current political and ethical landscape, Breaking News offers a rich and compelling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Laxleyval Sagasta was born and educated in the West Indies, and traveled extensively through North Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean. Laxleyval has now retired from vocational teaching, and is taking time to write and reminisce.