In a lush green forest, a baby is discovered by an undead mage wearing a dark torn cloak. The mage, unable to bear the sunlight, takes the child and raises him as his own, teaching him basic magic and swordsmanship. Named Sora, the young boy grows under his father's guidance, training diligently and mastering his elemental abilities.
However, the time comes when the undead mage realizes that he cannot restrain Sora's potential any longer. He requests to watch one final sunrise alongside his beloved son before turning to ashes besidehim.
Devastated by his father's departure, Sora dons the tattered cloak as a reminder of their bond and sets off on a new chapter of his life.
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.