The Best of Bellydance

Immerse yourself in a world governed by the elemental forces that constitute it-and where the people inhabiting the world can control them. Enter a world long fought over by the supernatural forces that originally created it. This is a world where prophecies are real; where elemental manipulation is an everyday way of life. This is a world where you can fly-a world of imagination, myths, legends, and so much more to overwhelm the mind.
Perhaps this is how it sounds from an outsider's perspective. To the Serenghe, this is their homeland of Mencu, for which they fought, served, and died for; both against common enemies and against each other. The quarreling inhabitants warred against each other, be it for power, politics, wealth, or fame.
Tension between the two nations of Krippa and Koldia has reached a dangerous high, and while neither one has struck yet, both appear to be trying to provoke the other into striking first.
For little California, the final nudge out the door comes when her face shows up as part of a mysterious campaign advocating war. Driven to clear her own name and to find out the reasoning for this crusade, California sets out to learn the truth.
She ends up learning much, much more...