The White Mice

At its heart the story weaves two unlikely journeys that converge around a simple fable of a lion and a mouse. In a damp Venezuelan dungeon, a once‑glorious general known as the Lion of Valencia struggles against darkness, clutching a candle and a battered copy of Don Quixote. Across the globe, four young Americans sit barefoot in a tea house in Yokohama, their curiosity sparked by the swirl of steam and the promise of adventure.

Among them is Roddy Forrester, son of a famed engineer, sent abroad to inspect lighthouses and breakwaters—an assignment that will pull him into a web of intrigue far beyond his father's blueprints. As the lanterns flicker and the tide rises, each character senses that their separate paths may intersect, hinting at a larger world where even the smallest creature can change a mighty fate. The narrative balances humor, mystery, and a hint of destiny, inviting listeners to ponder how chance and kindness travel across continents.