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""The writing is realistic, the tension in many scenes is heart-stopping, and Oscar's intentions in his love for Jacquette are uncertain. I loved learning about this period of Swedish events, not often mentioned in history books.""--Readers' Favorite, 5-star review ""Lyrical and passionate, this historical novel illumines a little-known countess with a big story. Drawn into a treacherous game of politics, betrayal, and forbidden love, young Jacquette must choose between her heart and her loyalty. A tale that reels you in and doesn't let you go.""--Jude Berman, author of The Vow, a 2024 Kirkus Best Indie Book ""Set against the turbulent backdrop of Napoleonic-era Sweden, this richly woven tale follows Countess Jacquette Gyldenstolpe through passion, political intrigue, and heartbreak. Blending deep historical insight with irresistible drama, this is a romance that lingers long after the final page.""--Anna-Lena Berg, noted biographer of Jacquette Gyldenstolpe (Jacquette Gyldenstolpe) and Gustav af Wetterstedt (Grand Tour) ""This opulent tale of early-1800s Swedish palace intrigue is richly detailed, meticulously researched, and bursting with all the good stuff--gossip, scandal, spies, and, of course, forbidden romance. Based on the life of lady-in-waiting and royal mistress Jacquette Gyldenstolpe, Butterfly Games will transport you to the gilded hallways of Napoleonic Stockholm, where secrets are worth more than gold.""--Emily Matchar, author of In the Shadow of the Greenbrier

""The writing is realistic, the tension in many scenes is heart-stopping, and Oscar's intentions in his love for Jacquette are uncertain. I loved learning about this period of Swedish events, not often mentioned in history books.""--Readers' Favorite, 5-star review ""Lyrical and passionate, this historical novel illumines a little-known countess with a big story. Drawn into a treacherous game of politics, betrayal, and forbidden love, young Jacquette must choose between her heart and her loyalty. A tale that reels you in and doesn't let you go.""--Jude Berman, author of The Vow, a 2024 Kirkus Best Indie Book ""Set against the turbulent backdrop of Napoleonic-era Sweden, this richly woven tale follows Countess Jacquette Gyldenstolpe through passion, political intrigue, and heartbreak. Blending deep historical insight with irresistible drama, this is a romance that lingers long after the final page.""--Anna-Lena Berg, noted biographer of Jacquette Gyldenstolpe (Jacquette Gyldenstolpe) and Gustav af Wetterstedt (Grand Tour)

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Kelly Scarborough worked for more than two decades as a law firm partner and white-collar prosecutor, but her real passion is reading and writing historical novels about the lives of fascinating women in challenging times. Her visits to Swedish castles and archives, along with the interesting people she met on her travels, inspired Butterfly Games, which is her debut novel. A lover of coastlines and sunsets, Kelly lives in Madison, Connecticut, and Bluffton, South Carolina, where she spends much of her time trying to keep track of her workaholic husband and appease her stubborn Shih Tzu.

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