Atlantia is a wealthy and well known island located far from the bustling trade routes, shrouded in lore. Surrounded by tempestuous seas and crowned by jagged cliffs, this island is home to a hardy community of sailors. These inhabitants are united by a common livelihood where the perilous pursuit of sperm whales for their precious oil, a commodity highly prized for its illuminating properties.
Amidst the daily toils and triumphs, Atlantia is also steeped in mystique. Tales of sirens-ethereal and enchanting sea creatures-permeate the culture. Since then, it is said that there are sailors who have already encountered sirens. and never came back. The island of Atlantia lost 2 of its royals and multiple of its greatest ships from wrecks that were said to be caused by these entities. With voices so alluring, sirens can lure even the most seasoned sailors to their doom, hypnotizing them into causing ships to wreck upon the hidden rocks and reefs that lie beneath the ocean's surface, or the worst, sirens do damage the ships on their own with unbelievable strength.
These stories are told and retold around evening fires, serving as both a warning and a reminder of the untamed magic that still lingers in Atlantia's waters.
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What if the young siren from the deadliest clan fell in love with the most favored prince of Atlantia?
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.