From the author of Never Greener and Us Three comes a heartwarming and compassionate novel of mothers, daughters and final chances as nonagenarian Grace seeks to heal a decades long family rift.
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.
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.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9781787633872
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 648 g
Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 37 mm
Love, mess, secrets; this story of four generations of women is shot through with Ruth Jones's warmth and wisdom. A big warm blanket of a book. I loved it - Jojo Moyes
Rich in warm, engaging characters and a judicious mix of humour and pathos... it's a compassionate, wise and life-affirming book - The Observer
Full of such warmth and kindness, and the writing is utterly beautiful. I adored it - Joanna Cannon
A 'hug in a book', with characters that felt so real it was like I knew them - Prima
Heartfelt, joyful, brave, utterly compelling, it is a giant tribute to the love between women. You leave this book feeling you have made new friends - Rachel Joyce
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Ruth Jones. She keeps the narrative going and you want to read and read to see how the characters evolve. The story is about relationships within families and... More
This novel picks you up and drops you right in the middle of this family. You feel their love surround you. Their stresses and problems leave a dent in your heart. You worry about their decisions, their results, their... More
What an amazing book, I devoured it in a day. The most beautiful story spanning four generations of one family and all the hurt, harm and secrets that have been hidden. The matriarch of the family, Grace who is fast... More
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