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What's in a Name?: Residents of Ashwick Hall Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Jenny Hambly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,885 ratings
Miss Emma Wynn has spent the last year at Ashwick Hall under the protection of Lady Westcliffe. Her uncle and brother think her dead and must continue to do so until she attains her majority. She must prove she is a fit guardian to re-establish herself and protect her brother. When permitted to visit her friend, Lady Eagleton, she is drawn to the reclusive Mr Carne. She suspects, however, that some scandal is attached to him, and she cannot afford to be tainted by association.

Falsely accused of a heinous act, Mr Oliver Carne returns from India a broken man, his name besmirched and his career in ruins. He retreats to the estate his uncle left him in Cornwall, refusing all visitors. But when his neighbour, The Marquess of Eagleton, lures him from his self-imposed isolation, he meets Miss Emma Wynn and begins to realise he might have even more to lose if he doesn’t reclaim his honour.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK4RRGWL
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Residents of Ashwick Hall
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Jenny Hambly

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I live by the sea in Plymouth, England, with my partner Dave. I like reading, sailing, and exploring in our camper van. I love getting up early to watch the sunrise in summer, and long quiet evenings by the wood burner in our cabin on the cliffs in Cornwall in winter.

I write traditional Regency romance novels that respect the mores of the era. I like to think my characters, though flawed, are likeable, strong, and true to the period.

Find out more about me, join my mailing list, or just see what I am up to, at www.jennyhambly.com.

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Customers find the book's story interesting throughout and appreciate its well-developed characters. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as a well-written clean regency novel.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it interesting throughout with good story lines, and one customer notes it's more entertaining than many regency love stories.

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"...It was well written and the story lines were good. The plot kept me interested the whole time - very well constructed. This was a very enjoyable read!" Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a well-written clean regency romance with smooth dialog and vivid scene descriptions.

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  • Steph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely storytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025
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    An enjoyable read with characters I wish I actually knew - fierce loyalty, love, and friendships as well as compassion and forgiveness with just the right amount of justice. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars More interesting than most stories
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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    The plot is more complicated and therefore more entertaining than many regency love stories. The characters were all likable, and the scene descriptions were well rendered.
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  • Larry S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars intriguing & enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    Very interesting story with many unexpected revelations! A fascinating story. The ways that various characters’ lives unfold, and the consequences of each character’s actions (actions that occur both before the story begins and as the story unfolds) arise provides a very interesting and enjoyable read. We do reap what we sow!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Residents of Ashwick Hall book 1
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    I enjoyed this first book by Jenny Hambly and now look forward to reading more of her books in all of her series I must apologize for my ineptitude in not locating the comma and periods on my IPad. I too enjoy the well researched Regency era. Jenny Hambly gives such insights insight into the disparities between established men and women in times of inequality in society that also applied in social mores until the late 1960s my era of youth so I am able to relate. How I do love history and being able to travel through time and place in a good novel. Thank you very much and Kindle/Amazon.
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  • Angela
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting for a while, then rushed. Decent overall.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    This is the first time I have read a book by this author. It is clean, which I appreciate. It started off good and I was interested in the story/plot. However, some things seemed a little ridiculous. Eventually, I found myself not wanting to read this book over other books. (I easily read between 160-180 books a year.) However, I forced myself to stick with this book. Near the end, the story and climax was far too rushed with things happening at the "perfect" time and in the most "perfect" or desired way. That ruined it for me a bit because it took the suspense and fun out of it and made it less believable. The actual ending was good and wrapped things up well. I just wish certain scenes and/or parts of the plot hadn't been rushed. I may give this author one more try, but am going to give myself a break before I try another of her books.
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  • Nola9
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    This is the first book I have read from this author, but it will not be the last. It was well written and the story lines were good. The plot kept me interested the whole time - very well constructed. This was a very enjoyable read!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lost and found
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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    This is not a typical romance. Intrigue and romance as our couple unravels the secrets of their past. Well written.
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  • Happy Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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    I truly enjoyed reading All of the books that miss hambley has written And are available through Kindle unlimited. I was able to through her Excellent use of words Visualize the scenery the people the dress the time in history. I was able to be caught up in all of the drama The Most enjoyable pie e is that there was always a happy ending. Something We can all appreciate The current we live in Thank you for Such enjoyable entertainment in all of your writing
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  • Dr Dragonlady
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2024
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    Two mysteries intersect and a romance is born. The concept of Ashwick Hall provides fodder for more to come and I look forward to them eagerly. Jenny Hambly has the gift of writing character in 3D, believable dialogue and twisty mysteries. I liked that hero and heroine each had their own challenges to resolve and that there are strong women as role models and wonderful men who love them.
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  • Rosemary e Walters
    5.0 out of 5 stars What's in a Name? By Jenny Hanbly
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2025
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    Excellent period romance. There is a intertwined storyline of different Characters from other books in the series. Every Character has depth. And will grow in your affection. Great book
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  • Shi66
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for a lazy afternoon
    Reviewed in India on November 7, 2023
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    Fast-paced, engaging without being exciting, and beautifully crafted language, this book will keep you entertained. Am not sure I will want to read this book again, but I will long remember the intriguing idea of a group of people helping women rendered helpless victims in a rigid and hypocritical patriarchy.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2024
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    Interesting read
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  • Katie McLean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing mystery!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 17, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this excellent mystery/romance.
    Wonderfully written with lots of heart & I’m looking
    forward to the next in the series.
    Loved it!
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