Dix Hills, NY Author Publishes Second and Third Novels Together In One Epic Book

"The House of the Borghese Sisters and The Broken Promises," a new two-book compilation, by Cecilia Teng, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Italy's Sorrento Peninsula is an area rich in history, agriculture, and close-knit families. The Borghese sisters, Maggie and Lena, seemed to have it all. But jealousy knows no boundaries, often taking hold until it becomes all-consuming and devastating. Lena's resentment of her older sister, Maggie, was apparent from the time they were just girls, but it came to a dangerous peak the day Maggie met Jensen. "The House of the Borghese Sisters" explores the devastating effects of envy and the greed, lust, and selfishness that threaten to destroy generations.

"The Broken Promises:" The Chinese civil war tore families apart and forced just as many to move for the sake of safety. But within the confines of war, often just below the surface, are stories of love, hope, and survival. Ming Shane and Sue Ling were brought together by war but were united for a lifetime through love. Fate brought these two loves together not once, but twice, even as life took them in separate directions, allowing them to realize their own ambitions and dreams. Ming Shane and Sue Ling's story is about bittersweet love and aching sorrow and how these two are so gracefully and delicately woven throughout our lives.

About the Author:
Cecilia Teng was born in southern China and later escaped to Taiwan in 1949. In 1961, Cecilia received her B.A. in mathematics at Saint Mary's University in Kansas and went on to earn her master's degree in theoretical mathematics from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She later studied advance Ph.D. work at New York University and became Director of International Education at New York Institute of Technology.

"The House of the Borghese Sisters" and "The Broken Promises" are Cecilia's second and third novels. In addition to authoring her first novel, "The Innocent One," Cecilia has established herself as an internationally renowned photographer.

"The House of the Borghese Sisters and The Broken Promises" is a 174-page paperback with a retail price of $15.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-1077-5. 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.