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The Girl on the Midway Stage: A Novel of Love, Ambition, and Scandal at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (The Dancer Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by DeAnna Cameron (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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LOVE, AMBITION & SCANDAL COLLIDE AT THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR

Dora Chambers may be the newest Lady Manager at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, but it isn't quite the plum position she expected.

Instead of afternoon teas and fancy dinner parties, she finds herself on the dusty Midway Plaisance, tasked with overseeing the Egyptian dancers whose shimmies and scant costumes are stirring up a scandal.

Fueled by the Fair's progressive spirit and heady enthusiasm, Dora rises above her disappointment and embraces a determination to fulfill her duty and aid her husband's social ambition.

But as her eyes open to the world beyond her own and unlikely friendships are forged, Dora finds the courage to face long-buried secrets that change everything. Can the life she's always longed for still be the one she desires? Or will this tantalizing new passion change her forever?

THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE is unforgettable historical fiction steeped in authentic Victorian detail and an exotic love story that will sweep you up in Dora's struggle to adapt to her changing world and forge her unique happily-ever-after.

This is the debut novel from DeAnna Cameron and is a richly imagined, romantic historical novel that was formerly published as THE BELLY DANCER by Berkley/Penguin.

Rating: PG

THE DANCER CHRONICLES are stand-alone novels featuring heart-warming stories of love and discovery, where there's never a cliff-hanger ending and always an uplifting happily-ever-after.

THE GIRL ON MIDWAY STAGE (Book 1)
THE GIRL ON THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE (Book 2)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Whew, this book has it all! ... As young women, as experienced women, as a dancer - you will love this book!" --The Chronicles magazine (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

"a richly woven tale of scandal [and] seduction."--Anne Thomas Soffee, author of Snake Hips: Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

"A great summer read" --Orange Coast magazine (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

"very enjoyable" --Devourer of Books blog (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

"Pour yourself something to drink, pull up a comfy chair and settle in for a weekend of pleasurable reading." --The Printed Page blog (reviewed the novel under its previous title, The Belly Dancer)

"The characters in this novel will dance right off the page and into your imagination! Cameron's representation of late nineteenth century Chicago is rich and evocative, and the whispered echoes of old New Orleans in Dora's fragmented memory left me hoping this author goes there with her next novel."
-Brenda Rickman Vantrease, author of The Illuminator and The Mercy Seller (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

"A beautifully written page-turner with characters that leap off the page, THE BELLY DANCER transports readers into an exotic and sensual world within a world, as plucky but initially nanve Dora Chambers fights Chicago society's conventions and her husband's indifference to discover, in the thrall of the Egyptian Theatre, a passion beyond her wildest dreams. Will she risk security and society's approval to live what many would think a dissolute life? Cameron keeps us guessing until the end. I loved it...(and picked up a few useful tips about seduction in the process!)."
-Lynette Brasfield, author of Booksense pick NATURE LESSONS: A NOVEL (St. Martin's Press, NY, 2004) (reviewed the novel under its previous title,The Belly Dancer)

About the Author

DeAnna Cameron writes contemporary romance and historical fiction, including the award-winning California Belly Dance Romance series. Her stories feature compelling heroines transformed by true love and belly dance, one of the oldest and most exciting dance forms in the world. Her work has been translated into three languages and has been praised by RT Book Reviews, Historical Novel Review, and others. Before turning to fiction, DeAnna worked in print journalism, writing and editing for several Southern California newspapers and magazines. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found making jewelry, obsessing about her Fitbit steps, and counting her lucky stars. She lives with her family in Orange County, Calif. For more, visit www.DeAnnaCameron.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LM18MSW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fine Skylark Media (September 4, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 4, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3058 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0990814653
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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DeAnna Cameron writes contemporary romance and historical fiction, including the award-winning California Belly Dance Romance series. Her stories feature compelling heroines transformed by true love and belly dance, one of the oldest and most exciting dance forms in the world. Her work has been translated into three languages and has been praised by RT Book Reviews, Historical Novel Review, and others.

Before turning to fiction, DeAnna worked in print journalism, writing and editing for several Southern California newspapers and magazines. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found making jewelry, obsessing about her Fitbit steps, and counting her lucky stars. She lives with her family in Orange County, Calif.

For more, visit www.DeAnnaCameron.com.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Cupcakes and Books
5.0 out of 5 stars a great find
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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This was a unknown author for me but the idea pulled me in! I'm glad I took a chance in reading it!
*Young bride Dora Chambers can’t wait to begin her new life in Chicago. It’s an exciting time, with the 1893 World’s Fair putting a kaleidoscope of new inventions, new cultures, and new ideas on display....... * I love historical novels ( they do not have to be perfect in every detail for me, I know some feel they must!) this one seems well researched and was done well.
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Audrey L
3.0 out of 5 stars I found this book to be quite slow at the ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
I found this book to be quite slow at the beginning. There was an interesting twist at the end and I felt that the end was quite satisfactory, but I did not really feel for the character during her journey. Perhaps it was because it was set during Victorian times when women had no say in their lives, and that is hard to relate to in the present. Please note I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Beachpassport
4.0 out of 5 stars Journey to self-fulfillment
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017
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Book moves along at a snail's pace but picks up about midway through. Dora starts her journey into adult life as a bewildered spectator but quickly finds herself. As with many historical novels, our country's sad and continuing history of bigotry is an element of this novel. I enjoyed the vivid portrayal of the Chicago Columbian Exposition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
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Loved this book. I really felt for the young Dora, was just trying to have a good life with her new husband. I wanted to shake some sense into him, BUT I really wanted to smack the heck out of the B.....witch that did her best or worst, I should say to destroy Dora's life. Now I really need to get the rest of the series. :)
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Aleta Chamberlain
2.0 out of 5 stars Why did I waste my time
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018
So depressing. Why did I waste my time. I did not enjoy it at all. I only feel disgust with everyone in the story.
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Paula Light
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed the characters and setting in this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
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Really enjoyed the characters and setting in this book. The story developed slowly and steadily with lots of local color and a good amound of historical detail while at the same time fleshing out the characters and giving them plenty of interaction and dialog. Usually romances are pretty predictable, but this one had me guessing a bit. Very well done!
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Nola
3.0 out of 5 stars I personally didn't enjoy this book very much and couldn't finish it
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book which is an amalgam of two genres. I found it to be an good book, but not a great book. While I normally love historical romance, and romance in all forms, I did find it hard to keep an interest in this book and, in fact, gave up on it half way through.
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Jexxica Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
amazing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully unusual time and interesting characters!
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2018
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I truly enjoyed this story. Not the usual plot or story arc. I found myself anxious to find out the ending, since nothing was predictable. The characters were fleshed out, believable and interesting, as was the time in history. A pleasant surprise! I will be searching out this author's other books in hopes that they are as easy to disappear into as this one was!
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