This is the story of Revig, a simple smith, or so he wishes. Revig was blessed by the forge god Gring, destining him for (or, as he sees it, dooming him too) life as a Forge Cleric. The weight of tradition is heavy, but willpower may be stronger. just as the ring of the forge is loud, but the forge songs are louder. Sent North because of a boneheaded outburst at the High Cleric, Revig gets an unexpected chance to go his own course, and maybe to change the ways of his people as well.
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.