Deadly Secrets at
Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery
by Ellen Butler
About Deadly Secrets at Ballyford
Castle
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
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Goodreads ~ www.goodreads.com/EllenButlerBooks
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