Magic is born in six different forms: light, shadow, fire, water, aire and nature.
Twelve kingdoms master them as their realms have adapted to the court that rules them.
According to the Convention of the Magic Alliance: 1) Magic has always been a gift that was only trained among people who belonged to the court. 2) Magic has always been forbidden to the people. The people are unpredictable and if magic is allowed for everyone, the disasters it can unleash will be uncontrollable. 3) Magic has never been allowed to mix among the different forms it can take. If a magician is born with two powers, they will only be able to use one throughout their life. Marriages between different realms have never been welcomed. 4) Magic can only be truly powerful if it is crowned.
Centuries after the signing of that convention, wizards who were born with magic were kidnapped by the army, disappeared or had to hide in the most remote places of the realm. Magic was a damnation for those who were not born into wealth. Centuries later, however, a rumor was also born. A rumor of hope for a future in which all would be equal.
Yet the rumor will have to fight the opposing forces. Kingdoms that want even more power than they already have. Kings who prefer the stability of tradition.
Yet the rumor will have to fight the opposing forces. Kingdoms that want even more power than they already have. Kings who prefer the stability of tradition. Their stories will be intertwined forever in the war for the democratization of magic. A tale of power, swords, spells and freedom.
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.