Carol doesn't know where she came from. With the war between the Draca and the Knights becoming more intense with every week, and the hidden tension of the crown becoming harder and harder for the people to ignore, the country of Tyredian is struggling, and the surrounding territories are noticing. In a world where children are dying, twelve-year-olds are being trained to go off to war, and the royal family is falling apart, Carol Hayburn-Charter is finishing her military training and preparing, along with her three close friends, to join the fight. But are these four seventeen-year-olds being sent off to fight for the right side of this battle? Who is the real enemy? And are they being forced to fight for a cause that they can't be sure they know everything about?
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This is a story about conquering oneself. It is a story that explores topics such as morality, the importance of platonic and romantic love, and the importance of following one's heart. This book is an adventure/fantasy story that takes place in a medieval/King-Arthur-esque world.
-Note: This story is the first shot I've ever taken at writing, so comments and questions are welcome in the comments :D
~J
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.