# By Your Side: The uplifting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author and Gavin & Stacey co-creator

The By Your Side novel series by Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Jones offers a heartwarming exploration of friendship, love, and community. This literary fiction series follows the life of Linda Standish, a dedicated worker at a council Unclaimed Heirs Unit. After thirty-three years of helping the friendless, Linda prepares for retirement but finds herself drawn into one final, unexpected case. Her journey involves tracking down the remaining relatives of a man who lived on a remote Scottish island, leading her through a series of life-altering discoveries.

Through humorous and compassionate storytelling, this book series examines how second chances arrive when they are least expected. As Linda travels to uncover the secrets of a lost life, she navigates complex relationships with local residents and unexpected companions. The series focuses on the profound connections found within small communities and the personal growth that occurs when facing the unknown. These novels provide a joyful, life-affirming reading experience centered on engaging characters and human nature.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [By Your Side](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781804994405) (ISBN 9781804994405)

---

Browse this series at [MyBookBandits](https://mybookbandits.com/series/by-your-side-the-uplifting-new-novel-from-the-sunday-times-bestselling-author-and-gavin-stacey-co-creator-3).