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By Your Side

The uplifting read-in-one-sitting read from the Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling Author and Gavin & Stacey co-creator

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By Your Side

By: Ruth Jones
Narrated by: Ruth Jones
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**The INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY AWARD**

Cosy up for an autumn 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

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I sped through this book - absolutely loved it. Great story and great narration by the author.

Another wonderful story from Ruth Jones

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another fabulous book by Ruth. a special story about decisions reget and love in a every day life.

love and lies

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Ruth is an amazing writer and to have her narrate it made it even more of an experience.

The laughter The Tears The lot!

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Loved the realness and vulnerability of the characters - interesting story about somewhere I’ve never been but described so well I felt like I was living adjacent to the characters - just loved it

Fabulous Story

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I couldn't stop listening. Wonderful stories that intertwine. The narration by Ruth was so beautiful. Highly recommend this.

Wonderful story and beautifully narrated by Ruth.

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