Called from across the ocean, BEOWULF responds to KING HROTHGAR's plea. Bringing a small band of warriors, he arrives in Daneland and learns of the terror, GRENDEL. Seemingly unstoppable, Grendel devours flesh and bone as he sees fit.
Weaponry cannot penetrate the creature's hide. Choosing to lay all weaponry aside feigns sleep until the beast arrives. Conquering the creature's horror, the mighty one surpasses Hrothgar's expectations.
Victory, short lived, ends in tragedy. Grendel's MOTHER appears, unleashing the full fury of a woman scorned. Diving beneath murky waters Beowulf makes his way to the lair of the demon. Using a magical sword from the days of the giants, he courts her doom. Severing her head, the Great fighter brings peace to Hrothgar.
After 50 years a thief steals a cup from a sleeping DRAGON's hoard. Silent no longer, the giant wyrm rises, unleashing fiery death upon the great hero's countryside. WIGLAF, a young pupil of the now aged warrior, aids in Beowulf's final conflict.
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.