An english translation of @anho74 's original work, Shade of Fate.
The original version, which is in Vietnamese, can be found here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/68014378-shade-of-fate
Summary:
"Why am I strong? Because I went through things that are worse than death itself. And look at me now! All good and stuff."
"From the light of harmony, I fell. And from the ashes of vain, I soared."
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There is no gain without pain, and there is no victory without despair. Through loss, we learn and through efforts, we reign.
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.