The first dragons have been missing for centuries. There's a group of people who protect them and worship them and among one of them is chosen to be their guardian, per say. A young Talis woman meets and befriends a mysterious man with a unique past. The name given to her is unique even for the land and is like no other; her name is Anissa Tatsu which means pure sign of the dragon.
Here anything and everything is possible even falling for a man who just happens to be half dragon and not just any dragon the child of one of the Primus Dracones, that you are destined to protect.
The people of the land have abilities but are unable to practice magic. Some are shapeshifters, some can manipulate metals, can help the harvest prosper; some can even breath underwater without charmed objects.
Magic users are only born into the Talis Temples on the island of Kesu. Most do not leave the temples but if they do, they are not allowed to tell people that they are Talis members, only that they are monks for fear of the Hunters.
The Hunters are a group of people who are cursed to not have magic. They are after all forms of magic and magical beings. Talis members, dragons, fairies, the like but their main targets are the Primus Dracones, to take their power and finally have the gift of magic.
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.