Our Dune of Stars
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Our Dune of Stars

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Summary

In the scorching deserts of Alkuthban and the unrelenting cold of Thalabed, "Our Dune of Stars" tells a gripping tale of love, survival, betrayal and high-stakes politics. Princess Aisha's life takes an unexpected turn when she's bound to the enigmatic Abyad Prince, Hassan, in a marriage meant to halt the tides of war between their lands. But as ancient rivalries resurface and rebels plot against her, Aisha must navigate treacherous terrain to ensure her own survival. Hostility and danger lurk at every corner as Aisha and Hassan grapple with a union neither chose. Rebels' shadows loom large, and a daring attack thrusts Aisha into a perilous situation. Meanwhile, unrest simmers as a new menace emerges: the power-hungry Kingdom of Mortar. Tragedy strikes, leaving Aisha bereaved and burdened with leadership as Mortar's forces advance. "Our Dune of Stars" weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of Aisha's journey from pawn to commander, entwining her fate with that of Hassan and the destiny of their realms. Their hearts, like the shifting sands, hold secrets and conflicts that mirror the battles waged on the battlefield. As loyalty is tested and alliances falter, Aisha's quest becomes one of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of a harmonious world. NOTE: This book is inspired by the Arabian / Arab culture.

Status
3yrs ago
Chapters
4
Rating
5.0 (1 review)
Age Rating
18+

Definitions:

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am the author of this book! Considering that this book is inspired by the Arabian culture, I added a bit of some arabic words so here are the pronunciations and what they mean before you get to starting “Our Dune of Stars”! I really do hope you enjoy this book as much as I am enjoying writing it!!


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Kingdoms - Pronunciation:

Alkuthban:Al-kuth-ban

Thalabed: Thal-a-bed

Mortar:Mor-tar

Names - Pronunciation:

Aisha: Ay-sha

Jamela: Ja-mee-la

Hassan: Ha-ssan

Dhib Omer:D-hib O-meer

Aiman:Ay-man

Hamid: Ha-mid

Tahira: Ta-heer-a


More Words - Pronunciation and meaning:

Qalea (kal-ah):Castle

Qahwa (kah-wah):Coffee

Ukht (oh-ktee):Sister

Malek (ma-lek): King

Fajir (fa-jir): Early morning - the time when the sun slowly begins to rise

Jilbab (Jil-bab): The traditional dress worn by Arabs

Dahabi (da-ha-bi): Golden

Muharib (mu-haar-ib):Warrior

Karak (ka-rak):Tea with milk

Malakiun (ma-lak-ee-iun):The Royal / ruling family

Chai: Tea






Let Sarah know what you thought about this chapter!

Chapter Notes

This chapter includes all the definitions for other future chapters!!

Ms.Writer
Ms.Writer

This story looks very promising! I do like a good old ‘enemy to lover’ trope! It’s fun to see how it would unfold. I, myself, have Arab friends so it’s cool to see you use Arabic words :)

3 years
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