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Ellen Butler

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Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance

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Ellen Butler is bestselling novelist writing critically acclaimed suspense and award winning romance novels. Coming in May- the first Karina Cardinal Mystery, about a intelligent D.C. lobbyist with a sharp wit, and a curiosity to rival Jessica Fletcher into. Karina’s inquisitiveness pulls her into one adventure after another occasionally putting herself or those she loves into danger. Ellen is also the author of bestselling historical suspense, The Brass Compass about a beautiful American spy whose cover is blown behind enemy lines. She flees into the night, and on her own, she must live by her wits to evade capture and make it to the safety of the Allied forces. Ellen's award winning romances are from the Love, California Style series whic ...more

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	The Brass Compass 4.15 avg rating — 529 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Isabella's Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1) 4.01 avg rating — 392 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery #2) 4.34 avg rating — 134 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Operation Blackbird 4.43 avg rating — 116 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3) 4.31 avg rating — 109 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Swindler's Revenge 4.56 avg rating — 82 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pharaoh's Forgery: Margaritas, mayhem, and—if she’s not careful—murder. (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) 4.43 avg rating — 79 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Second Chance Christmas 3.75 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poplar Place 4.09 avg rating — 77 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn: An Ariadne Winter Mystery (The Ariadne Winter Mystery Series Book 1) 4.07 avg rating — 69 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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