Petrella, the Gillian Princess

By Chiara Talluto

This unique fairy tale interweaves themes similar to The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, and Noah’s Ark. It is meant to be enjoyed by all children young at heart, but especially those of middle school age. You can read it with your child, or they can read it to themselves.

"Can a courageous young princess escape a world consumed by power, to follow her heart in search of true love?"

The year is 2041 A.D. Yemell, the new world, is divided by land and sea and governed by kings; separated into kingdoms with strict laws in place to help maintain order. There are humans on land and a newly evolved ocean-bound species, the Gillians.

Princess Petrella is a gentle Gillian female. An admirer of all sea creatures, she is enchanted by romance, and longs to fall deeply in love with that special Gillian male. Instead, she becomes smitten with a Human named Finerd. Relations with humans are forbidden on Yemell.

Her father, Hermas, the Gillian king of the Anglon Kingdom, has ruled his kingdom with an iron fist for over thirty years. Alas, Anglon is in dire straits. Rebels are overthrowing neighboring kingdoms and the king’s health is quickly failing. Hermas has no living male heir. To remain powerful, King Hermas must ensure that his only child, Princess Petrella, marries a wealthier Gillian prince from another kingdom. But, the young princess can’t tame her feelings, and neither can Finerd.

Will Petrella pursue this dangerous affair, defying her father’s mandate and put their kingdom at risk?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chiara Talluto
• Release date: Nov 7, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370241972

Chiara Talluto

Chiara Talluto is an avid reader, philanthropist, conservative, and energetic outdoors-type who dreams of owning a Harley and one day riding across the country feeling the wind whip across her face and tangling all of her brown hair. But until then, she is content on being a stay-at-home mom raising her two active daughters and practicing wife to her supportive husband.Currently, she is hard at work penning other stories that cross her mind and must be put into words. Her motto: Live, laugh, and cry.

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PETRELLA, THE GILLIAN PRINCESS

By

Chiara Talluto

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Petrella, the Gillian Princess © 2016 and 2020 by Chiara Talluto

Edited by Dennis De Rose from Moneysaver Editing

Cover design by Lou Centrella

Illustrations by Richie Williams

Front cover photograph: BigStock.com/Elvin Discovery

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Parents/Guardians/Fairy Tale Enthusiasts

Thank you for purchasing Petrella, the Gillian Princess. This unique fairy tale interweaves themes similar to The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, and Noah’s Ark. It’s a story of hope, bravery, and triumph. My wish is that you will read it with your child, or they can read it to themselves.

Petrella, the Gillian Princess can be used as a discussion piece on the importance of making solid, moral decision, and understanding the consequences that result from those decisions, as well as an effective teaching tool to help explain all the elements that go into making a story...a story. My hope is that you will read it with your child, or they can read it to themselves.

Dedication

To my daughters.

May you always look at this world by its potential, and not by its demise.

Never be afraid to pursue your dreams and follow your heart.

Stand up and stand firm for God;

Be strong in your faith;

Be true to yourself;

Believe in the magic of love.

You are worthy, and you are worth it.

Make every moment of your life matter.

Make a difference.

Risk it all for the right cause.

Part I: Deceptive Renewal

Calendar Year: 2041 A.D.

The Destruction of Earth.

EARTH WAS IN A PERILOUS STATE. There was idolatry, greed, and apathy among the humans. God was angry with the world.

Thousands of years earlier, He brought the flood, and promised never again to bring another flood to the land, nor destroy all the living creatures. But, many, many years passed, and things on Earth had worsened once again.