Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery by Ellen Butler ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery by Ellen Butler

About Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle:

 

Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting: Ireland, near the Cliffs of Moher

Publisher: ‎ Power to the Pen

Publication Date:‎ October 1, 2025

Print length: ‎ 312 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1734365092

ASIN: ‎ B0FCSJ82CR

From Paris runways to country manors, danger is always in fashion.

When intrepid journalist Ariadne Winter leaves behind the glittering cafés and haute couture of 1958 Paris for the misty hills of rural Ireland, she expects champagne toasts and countryside charm at her cousin's engagement celebration. But amidst party prep excitement the festive mood at Ballyford Manor is shattered when a body is discovered among the ruins of the ancient castle grounds.

The local inspector suspects an accident—but Ariadne knows better.

Armed with her sharp wit and a reporter’s determination, Ariadne peels back the polished façade of the O’Connell family, uncovering simmering tensions and long-held grudges that refuse to stay buried. As she navigates a world of crumbling aristocracy, whispered scandals, and dark family legacies, Ariadne realizes someone will do anything to keep the past hidden — even if it means making her the next victim.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear, this stylish, atmospheric mystery captures the glamour and shadows of 1950s Ireland, blending intrigue, secrets, and a sleuth you won’t forget.

About Ellen Butler:

Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series. Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the mystery-action series. Publishers Weekly called the Karina Cardinal mysteries, “intelligent escapism.” Butler also writes the Ariadne Winter historical mysteries as well as historical spy fiction. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction including: a Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Award, Indie Reader Discovery Award, and a Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal. The second book in the duology, Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Spy Novel, is inspired by true events, and won a Next Generation Indie Book Award gold medal for historical fiction.

Author Links:

Website ~ www.EllenButler.net

Facebook ~ www.facebook.com/EllenButlerBooks

Instagram~ https://www.instagram.com/ebutlerbooks/

Bookbub~ https://www.bookbub.com/profile/ellen-butler

Goodreads ~ www.goodreads.com/EllenButlerBooks

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