KELLY SCARBOROUGH spent two decades as an attorney, and then began writing historical novels about fascinating women who lived in challenging times. Her passion, took her to Swedish castles and archives. Her debut novel, a tragic love story about two star-crossed lovers, a countess and a prince, is based on real-life characters who lived in Sweden in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. It’s for fans of Philippa Gregory, Outlander, and Bridgerton. Kelly lives on the Connecticut Shoreline and in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Based on a true story and set in early 1800s Europe- from the lavish ballrooms of Stockholm to the elegant manor houses of the Swedish countryside.
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. 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.
For fans of Philippa Gregory, Allison Pataki, Bridgerton, and The Crown, Butterfly Games is Kelly Scarborough’s debut biographical historical fiction novel about a young Swedish countess whose youthful love affair with the heir to her country’s throne has profound personal and political repercussions…
Date: Friday, April 10th 2026
Location: Palm 33- 4494 Highway 17 BusinessMurrells Inlet, SC 29576
Time: 10:45AM-1:00PM
Your ticket includes an author presentation, meet & greet, personalized book signing, a delicious lunch, dessert, beverages, complimentary seating, table service, private dining, and the opportunity to purchase the event book.
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