title: The Wicked Waltz and Other Scandalous Dances: Outrage at Couple Dancing in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
author:  Mark Knowles 
description: "meticulously researched...scholarly yet entertaining...recommended" --Library Journal<br /><br />"wonderful illustrations and photographs enhance the book...recommended" --Choice
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  Spencer Meets His Lady Love
  
  
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  A Seabrook Family Saga, Book Five
  
  
  By Christine Donovan
  
  
  
  
  
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  I took certain liberties in the time period for the waltz to better suit my
  story. It became fashionable in Vienna in 1780, but not in England until the
  Regency period when it was endorsed by Dorothea Lieven, wife of the Russian
  ambassador. However, to work with my story, I have Spencer and Miranda dancing
  the waltz in 1806. Any other historical inaccuracies are done on purpose to
  suit the book.
  
  
  I hope you enjoy the story!
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  Mr. Stuart Spencer has had the misfortune to fall in love with two women.
  Neither of whom 