"The legend of Diorite and Jerboa had been passed down through every tribe for generations upon generations, warning against the folly of young love," says the red-orange dragon to the hatchlings seated around him. "Listen well, for it is a warning to every tribe."
One of the hatchlings straightens eagerly. "Can you start?"
The old dragon sighs, ruffling his wings. "Patience, young one." He takes a deep breath, then recites:
"The story of Jerboa, a tale of darkness and sorrow.
Diorite's sad story, of anger and of hatred.
A diplomat with a noble, spelled disaster for every tribe.
A rebellion in the sands, a mad king still he stands.
Unwilling mother of cursed egg, a hybrid dragon it would hatch...
The story of two lovers, doomed to never be."
~ COVER TEMPORARY ~
Noor, a dancer in the Royal Court of the Al-Yauzhan Empire wants nothing more than to pay off her debts and lead a nice, simple life-but a chance encounter with the crown prince and his brother brings her into the dangerous world of court politics. As Noor and the princes investigate their uncle and cousin's possible treason, she grows closer to the crown prince, but in order to save the kingdom and the person she loves, Noor will have to risk everything...
A romantic adventure set in an imagined Arabic kingdom, THE DANCING GIRL is a story of court intrigues, romantic entanglements, and secret meetings as Noor and her best friend Amir try to help the princes they're falling for expose corrupt court officials with plans to seize the throne. Noor and Amir are close to having everything they've ever dreamed of...now all they need to do is survive.