A funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all, from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.
'A warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship.' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The Switch
'This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.' Adele Parks, author of Lies, Lies, Lies and Just My Luck
The new novel from Ruth Jones, author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.
Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.
After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt - there's simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep . . .
Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth's name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all. Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life - prepare to meet Us Three.
'I'm genuinely pissed off at how talented Ruth Jones is. She's written another joyous book. Fuck.' Dawn French
'A wonderfully warm, funny, totally engrossing and unputdownable novel about friendship. A gorgeous treat.' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss You and Only You
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Praise for Ruth Jones-
'Ruth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do. I felt for every character. Unputdownable.'
Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of ME BEFORE YOU
'I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read.'
Jane Fallon, bestselling author of TELL ME A SECRET
'Easy to read and full of laughter - and truth'
Daily Mail
'Thought-provoking, compelling and ultimately redemptive'
Sunday Express
Author Biography:
Ruth Jones is best known for her outstanding and award-winning television writing, most notably BBC One's Gavin and Stacey, which she co-wrote with James Corden and in which she played the incorrigible Nessa Jenkins. The most recent Christmas Day special of Gavin and Stacey gained national critical acclaim, drawing an audience of over 18 million, winning a BAFTA for TV moment of the year and a National Television Award for Impact, and gaining an RTS nomination for Ruth's performance. Ruth also created and co-wrote Sky One's Stella, which ran for six series. As well as being Bafta-nominated for her role as the eponymous Stella, Ruth has starred in several other television comedies and dramas.
Her debut novel Never Greener has now sold over a quarter of a million copies. It was chosen as WHSmith Fiction Book of the Year 2018, was a Zoe Ball Book Club pick, and was a Sunday Times bestseller for fifteen weeks, three weeks at number one. Us Three is Ruth's second novel and was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback.
