{"product_id":"by-your-side-4","title":"By Your Side","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe joyful and life-affirming new novel from the BAFTA-winning co-writer of \u003ci\u003eGavin and Stacey\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and Richard and Judy Book Club author of \u003ci\u003eLove Untold.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones' \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e (Book of the Week)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Filled with compassion and populated with wonderfully engaging characters' \u003ci\u003eObserver \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause second chances come when you least expect them . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinda Standish has been a friend to the friendless for the past thirty-three years, in her role at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. And now she’s looking forward to the joys of an early retirement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut before she hangs up her lanyard, Linda takes on one last case – that of Levi Norman – a Welshman who made his home on a remote Scottish island for the five years before he died. Linda must visit Storrich to track down Levi's remaining relatives . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat brought Levi here? And who did he leave behind? Obliged to travel (by hearse!) with her arch nemesis, and helped (and hindered...) by the local residents, Linda searches for clues to a life now lost. And in the process unexpectedly makes new friends, and discovers things about herself she never knew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBursting with all the heart and humour that has made Ruth’s name as a screenwriter and author, \u003ci\u003eBy Your Side\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful celebration of friendship, love and community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliantly told, you'll laugh, cry - and love it.' \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Ruth’s books are always a joy and full of gorgeous characters’ \u003ci\u003ePrima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***OUT NOW!***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e---\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving \u003ci\u003eBy Your Side\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFunny \u003c\/b\u003eand heartbreaking and wonderful. \u003cb\u003eFive huge flashing stars\u003c\/b\u003e' ***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brilliant, life-affirming, \u003cb\u003efeel-good \u003c\/b\u003ebook' ***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Filled me with a great deal of joy\u003c\/b\u003e' *****Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It’s one to \u003cb\u003edevour in one sitting\u003c\/b\u003e and tell your friends about.\u003cb\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003e *****Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI did not want this to end\u003c\/b\u003e' *****Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI loved Linda's job\u003c\/b\u003e - working for the council as a sort of special detective... (Is this a real job, and \u003cb\u003ecan I do it?\u003c\/b\u003e)' *****Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'My first book by the wonderful Ruth Jones and \u003cb\u003eI'm kicking myself I haven't read any sooner\u003c\/b\u003e.' *****Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Ruth Jones: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Ruth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do' \u003cb\u003eJOJO MOYES\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMe Before You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomeone Else's Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Wow, what an emotional rollercoaster ride. 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