
Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle
An Ariadne Winter Mystery
Author: Ellen Butler
Series: Ariadne Winter Mystery
Narrator: Coleen Marlo
Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 01/06/2026
Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction, Amateur Sleuth, Women Sleuths
Synopsis
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.