Author Paul Ashford releases The Book of Names, a contemporary literary thriller published by Caryddwen Publishing. Set largely in France, the novel follows a chance meeting between a former convict and a bankrupt aristocrat that leads to a mysterious leather bound manuscript, a disputed fortune and a struggle over its secrets. Combining literary thriller, satire and intrigue, the novel explores identity, secrecy and the influence of language and names.
Finnieston, London, United Kingdom, 12th Sep 2026 — Author Paul Ashford has released The Book of Names, a contemporary literary thriller published by Caryddwen Publishing. The novel explores identity, secrecy and the potential influence of language through a story centred on a mysterious leather bound manuscript.
The Book of Names: Some secrets should never be uttered begins with a chance meeting on a rain soaked Parisian street between a dishevelled former convict and a bankrupt aristocrat. Their encounter sets in motion a chain of events involving a decaying château, a disputed fortune and a manuscript known as The Book of Names.
At the centre of the story is the manuscript, an object that attracts the attention of individuals and powerful interests who believe its contents may possess significant influence. As the mystery surrounding the book develops, an unlikely group of characters becomes connected to its secrets.
The story brings together the two men from the Paris street, a skilled thief, a reflective chef and three women connected to a vanished martial tradition. Their paths converge as they confront competing interests while attempting to understand the significance of the manuscript and the claims surrounding it.
Set largely in contemporary France, The Book of Names combines elements of literary thriller, satire and intrigue. Through its characters and unfolding mystery, the novel considers how identity can be shaped by secrecy and how names and language may influence perception, relationships and power.
Paul Ashford's novel places language at the heart of its narrative, examining the idea that words and names can carry influence beyond their ordinary meaning. The result is a story that combines mystery and character driven intrigue with broader questions about identity and control.
The Book of Names is available in paperback and eBook formats. The paperback ISBN is 978-1-9192314-2-6 and the eBook ISBN is 978-1-9192314-3-3. The book is available through major online retailers, including Amazon.
About the Author
Paul Ashford is the author of The Book of Names, a literary thriller published by Caryddwen Publishing in 2025. The work carries the copyright notice © Paul Ashford 2025, with the author's moral rights asserted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Through The Book of Names, Ashford explores themes of identity, secrecy and the practical force of language. The novel places a mysterious manuscript at the centre of competing claims and follows the individuals drawn into its orbit.
About Caryddwen Publishing
Caryddwen Publishing is the publisher of The Book of Names by Paul Ashford. The novel is available in paperback and eBook formats.
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