By Your Side
- Author Ruth Jones
- Narrator Ruth Jones
- Publisher Transworld
- Publish Date 22 May 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 59 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss.
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Soak up the perfect summer read and fall in love with Linda & Levi in By Your Side, the latest heart-warmer from the Gavin and Stacey co-creator, Ruth Jones.
After thirty-three years helping strangers at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit, Linda is looking forward to early retirement.
But first, one last case: tracking down the relatives of the deceased Levi Norman, a Welshman who spent his final years on a remote Scottish island.
As Linda delves into Levi’s past, aided (and occasionally thwarted) by the residents of Storrich, she uncovers more than just his story.
Bursting with heart and humour, By Your Side is about finding joy in the most unlikely connections, and the importance of holding on to friendship, love and community – especially when life gets messy.
'Brilliantly told, you'll laugh, cry - and love it' Woman & Home
'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones' Heat (Book of the Week)
‘Ruth’s books are always a joy and full of gorgeous characters’ Prima
© Ruth Jones 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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| Author | Ruth Jones |
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| Narrator | Ruth Jones |
| Duration | 10 hours and 59 minutes |
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| ISBN | 9781529904215 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Transworld |
| Genre | Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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