1. part of the Ferith-series
Fiona lives a life that couldn't be more normal. Normal parents, normal friends, normal school life. Or is it not?
Within a short time, everything she has ever believed in is turned upside down.
Mysterious marks and questionable people spread in her daily life and to make matters worse, an old friend seems to have something to do with it.
Before she knows it, she finds herself in the turmoil of a war that has been going on for decades, but what role could a thirteen-year-old play in such a war?
[Trigger Warning: This book addresses topics that are not appropriate for sensitive people.(such as Violence, Murder, Self-Injury and other) Anyone who can not handle such issues should look for another book to read.]
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.