In the flickering candlelight of a grand ballroom or the bustling warmth of a provincial assembly room, dancing during the Georgian era was far from mere entertainment. It was a finely tuned social ritual with a blend of courtship, display, and subtle strategy.
In the grand households of Regency England, the staff who operated closest to the family (the butler, housekeeper, valet, and lady's maid) were among the most trusted... but trust never meant equality.
