In a world where kings and queens still ruled, every kingdom was divided by the jewel they could control. The western kingdom controlled diamonds, just as the southern controlled rubies, and the northern controlled emeralds, and so on. But one day, young Esmerelda realized she was given the gift to control gems of all the kingdoms alike. And soon enough, an uproar was caused. The Queens of all the kingdoms banned together to grow their power and not only control the gems, but the people who lived in their kingdoms. It was now up to Esmerelda to use her gifts to stop the Queens from controlling her and the people she loved, along with stopping her infinite death that would change the prophecy to save them all.
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.