Love Untold

Brought to you by Penguin. The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three.The joyful Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick.Grace is about to turn ninety. She doesn't want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants to heal the family rift that's been breaking her heart for decades.But to do that she must find her daughter Alys - the only person who can help to put things right.And when she finds her - if she does - she risks betraying granddaughter Elin. Who is far less forgiving of the past, with its hurts and secrets and lies. Meanwhile Grace's great-grand-daughter Beca is oblivious to all these worries, too busy navigating the highs and lows of teenage life and keeping secrets of her own.All families have their problems. And most of them get resolved. But Grace's problem is thirty years old. And she doesn't have time on her side.So is it too late for her to make peace? Or is reconciliation still within reach?Love Untold is about mothers and daughters and the complex bond between them. It's about the heartache that comes from leaving things unsaid and the power of true forgiveness. It is a joy-filled, life-affirming, sob-inducing novel - with characters you'll come to know and love - from no.1 bestselling author Ruth Jones.PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES'Ruth Jones writes with such warmth you can't help but fall in love with the characters she creates. It's always grounded, always real, always comforting, always ultimately full of love' James Corden'Jones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story' The Observer(c) Ruth Jones 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Brought to you by Penguin. The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three.The joyful Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick.Grace is about to turn ninety. She doesn't want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants to heal the family rift that's been breaking her heart for decades.But to do that she must find her daughter Alys - the only person who can help to put things right.And when she finds her - if she does - she risks betraying granddaughter Elin. Who is far less forgiving of the past, with its hurts and secrets and lies. Meanwhile Grace's great-grand-daughter Beca is oblivious to all these worries, too busy navigating the highs and lows of teenage life and keeping secrets of her own.All families have their problems. And most of them get resolved. But Grace's problem is thirty years old. And she doesn't have time on her side.So is it too late for her to make peace? Or is reconciliation still within reach?Love Untold is about mothers and daughters and the complex bond between them. It's about the heartache that comes from leaving things unsaid and the power of true forgiveness. It is a joy-filled, life-affirming, sob-inducing novel - with characters you'll come to know and love - from no.1 bestselling author Ruth Jones.PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES'Ruth Jones writes with such warmth you can't help but fall in love with the characters she creates. It's always grounded, always real, always comforting, always ultimately full of love' James Corden'Jones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story' The Observer(c) Ruth Jones 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 'Love, mess, secrets; this story of four generations of women is shot through with Ruth Jones's warmth and wisdom.' JOJO MOYES ' A hug in a book' Prima 'Her best book yet' Woman & Home 'Compassionate, wise and life-affirming' The Observer The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three . Grace is about to turn ninety and she doesn't want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants a quiet celebration: her daily swim in the sea and a cup of tea with granddaughter Elin and great-granddaughter Beca. More than anything, she wants to heal the family rift that's been breaking her heart for decades. And to do that she must find her daughter, Alys - the only person who can help to put things right. But thirty years is a long time. And many words have been left unsaid. So is it too late now to heal the pain of the past? This is a story about mothers and daughters: the love inherent in that bond and the heartache that miscommunication can bring. More than anything, it's about the importance of being true to oneself. Meet Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca - a family you'll come to know, and to love. PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES 'Heartfelt, joyful, brave, utterly compelling' RACHEL JOYCE 'I adored it' JOANNA CANNON 'Joyful, life-affirming' ADELE PARKS 'Beautifully warm and totally absorbing. I cried and I laughed. I adored it' JANE FALLON READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LOVE UNTOLD 'Good grief. This is truly a novel that pulled on every last emotion .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Warm-hearted, beautifu l and heartbreaking.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Ruth's best book yet... entertaining and incredibly moving .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous, emotional read that I was completely immersed in.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'I'm absolutely gutted it's over . . . loved every single page.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW Love Untold, instant Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Summer 2023 Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2023 ****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL BY YOUR SIDE IS AVAILABLE NOW**** **Cover may vary**

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 'Love, mess, secrets; this story of four generations of women is shot through with Ruth Jones's warmth and wisdom.' JOJO MOYES ' A hug in a book' Prima 'Her best book yet' Woman & Home 'Compassionate, wise and life-affirming' The Observer The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three . Grace is about to turn ninety and she doesn't want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants a quiet celebration: her daily swim in the sea and a cup of tea with granddaughter Elin and great-granddaughter Beca. More than anything, she wants to heal the family rift that's been breaking her heart for decades. And to do that she must find her daughter, Alys - the only person who can help to put things right. But thirty years is a long time. And many words have been left unsaid. So is it too late now to heal the pain of the past? This is a story about mothers and daughters: the love inherent in that bond and the heartache that miscommunication can bring. More than anything, it's about the importance of being true to oneself. Meet Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca - a family you'll come to know, and to love. PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES 'Heartfelt, joyful, brave, utterly compelling' RACHEL JOYCE 'I adored it' JOANNA CANNON 'Joyful, life-affirming' ADELE PARKS 'Beautifully warm and totally absorbing. I cried and I laughed. I adored it' JANE FALLON READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LOVE UNTOLD 'Good grief. This is truly a novel that pulled on every last emotion .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Warm-hearted, beautifu l and heartbreaking.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Ruth's best book yet... entertaining and incredibly moving .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous, emotional read that I was completely immersed in.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'I'm absolutely gutted it's over . . . loved every single page.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW Love Untold, instant Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Summer 2023 Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2023 ****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL BY YOUR SIDE IS AVAILABLE NOW**** **Cover may vary**