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The Belly Dancer
The Belly Dancer
Author: DeAnna Cameron
A scandal that shocks a nation?and a passion that transforms a woman. — At the 1893 Chicago World?s Fair, the modern, the exotic, and the ground-breaking collide. But Dora Chambers has more pressing matters to consider. Hoping to begin a life of wealth and privilege in Chicago, she sets out to earn the approval of the Fair?s Board of Lady ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425227787
ISBN-10: 0425227782
Publication Date: 7/7/2009
Pages: 320
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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warbler43 avatar reviewed The Belly Dancer on + 83 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the first work by Deanna Cameron that I have ever read and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It didn't have a lot of spice to the story, but the author's skill in developing the main character more than made up for the lack of heat.

The story is set in Chicago in 1893 with the Columbian Exposition World's Fair as a backdrop with emphasis on the Egyptian City and the exotic dancers in the Egyptian Theater. Dora was born and raised in New Orleans. She grew up not knowing her father and her mother refused to answer any of Dora's questions. You just know there is a story there...but wait, this question and many others will be answered to those who wait and finish the book. Dora's life in Chicago with her new husband Charles Chambers is strained and not very happy. Dora is doing everything she can possibly do to try and remedy the situation, but she just doesn't know what to do. Her loneliness and natural curiosity eventually lead her to befriend one of the dancers in the Egyptian Theater. The story grows from there. Due to outside influences and circumstances beyond her control, she is forced, but not unwillingly, onto another path and from there she reaches her HEA.

This story is well-written and worth the reader's time. I recommend this to readers interested in a good historical romance. I gave it 4 stars.
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