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Butterfly Games: A Novel
by Kelly Scarborough 
Category: 19th Century Historical Fiction, Coming of Age Fiction, eBook, Audiobook
Praise "An excellent work of historical fiction that delivers an engaging romance and memorable characters." - Kirkus Reviews |
ABOUT THE BOOK
For fans of Philippa Gregory and Allison Pataki, a debut biographical historical novel about a young Swedish countess whose youthful love affair with the heir to her country’s throne has profound personal and political repercussions.
In some games, winning means losing everything that matters.
In the opulent world of the Swedish royal court, Jacquette Gyldenstolpe walks a dangerous tightrope between romance and political intrigue. Neglected by her parents and ostracized by the people around her, the young countess falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne—but their passionate affair has far-reaching consequences for the new Bernadotte dynasty, which is already challenged by threats from inside Sweden and beyond.
By the time Jacquette learns that the Butterfly Game is not for the faint-hearted, it is too late. For she has a secret—one as precious to her as it is potentially devastating to the crown—and she will stop at nothing to protect it.
Based on a true story and set in stormy early-1800s Europe, Butterfly Games is a sweeping historical tale of forbidden love, fierce duty, and the cost of ambition. From the lavish ballrooms of Stockholm to the elegant manor houses of the Swedish countryside, Jacquette’s story will transport readers to a world where every whisper could lead to triumph or ruin.
For fans of Philippa Gregory and Allison Pataki, a debut biographical historical novel about a young Swedish countess whose youthful love affair with the heir to her country’s throne has profound personal and political repercussions.
In some games, winning means losing everything that matters.
In the opulent world of the Swedish royal court, Jacquette Gyldenstolpe walks a dangerous tightrope between romance and political intrigue. Neglected by her parents and ostracized by the people around her, the young countess falls in love with Prince Oscar, heir to the Swedish throne—but their passionate affair has far-reaching consequences for the new Bernadotte dynasty, which is already challenged by threats from inside Sweden and beyond.
By the time Jacquette learns that the Butterfly Game is not for the faint-hearted, it is too late. For she has a secret—one as precious to her as it is potentially devastating to the crown—and she will stop at nothing to protect it.
Based on a true story and set in stormy early-1800s Europe, Butterfly Games is a sweeping historical tale of forbidden love, fierce duty, and the cost of ambition. From the lavish ballrooms of Stockholm to the elegant manor houses of the Swedish countryside, Jacquette’s story will transport readers to a world where every whisper could lead to triumph or ruin.
Kelly Scarborough
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
After more than two decades as an attorney, I wrote my debut novel, a tragic love story about two star-crossed lovers, a countess and a prince. It’s based on real-life characters who lived in Sweden, and is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Outlander, and Bridgerton. I live on the Connecticut Shoreline and in South Carolina's Lowcountry, where I bang away on my MacBook Pro whenever my Shih Tzu cooperates. At heart, I'll always be a Jersey Girl.
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After more than two decades as an attorney, I wrote my debut novel, a tragic love story about two star-crossed lovers, a countess and a prince. It’s based on real-life characters who lived in Sweden, and is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Outlander, and Bridgerton. I live on the Connecticut Shoreline and in South Carolina's Lowcountry, where I bang away on my MacBook Pro whenever my Shih Tzu cooperates. At heart, I'll always be a Jersey Girl.
Website: https://kellyscarborough.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/mskellyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyscarboroughwrites/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyscarboroughwriter/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kellyscarboroughwrites/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyscarboroughwrites
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kellyscarboroughwrites
Substack: https://kellyscarborough.substack.com/
Purchase the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0FD8SJG98