When people discovered the continent known as Hirshein, war broke out as eight cities were formed. People fought over simple things as they attempted to take land and resources from one another, pushing back and forth as they slaughtered. Out of the many people that came to Hirshein, only eight were brave enough to stand against the war. These people left the quickly forming cities in search of a cure for the madness, what they found was Magic. An ancient power locked away deep in the caves of the tallest mountain in Hirshein, when they came back several years later, they returned as what would later be called Arch-Mages. They stopped the war between the Eight Cities Of Hirshein and from then on the continent lived in peace, and over time the Thaumaturges had children. Magic was passed down in bloodline, but it was never quite as powerful as the first eight who would become known by the name; The Old Masters, as well as Arch-Mages. All holders of Magic from then on were known as Mages, until a young girl named Valryn Karyn discovered the power inside her. With the power of The Old Masters, Valryn finds herself thrust into a terrifying new world... the world of Mages.
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.