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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Us Three written and read by Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.

Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep...

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.


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

'Thought-provoking, compelling and ultimately redemptive'
Sunday Express

© Ruth Jones 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Comedy Feel-Good Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Funny

Critic reviews

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
A poignant novel about friendship and forgiveness . . . with fantastic characterisation, as you'd expect from the co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, it's an epic journey
Us Three is a warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship. I loved Lana, Catrin and Judith - I was genuinely sad to leave them when I turned the final page.
A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.
This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.
This moving story of three Welsh friends-for-life . . . balances warmth and humour with bleakness and despair. Another winner for Gavin and Stacey star Jones
A funny, moving and uplifting novel
A funny and warm tale of friendship
I loved spending time immersed in Catrin, Judith and Lana's lives . . . A contender for my Books of the Year list
A wonderfully warm, funny, totally engrossing and unputdownable novel about friendship. A gorgeous treat.
All stars
Most relevant
I read your first Never Greener and totally enjoyed it .

I’ve just finished Us Three it was was just lush ,! Thankyou Ruth xx

Highly recommend reading this simple but rollercoaster of a book .. captures life .. humour .. and everything in between of friendship and relationships xx

Just LUSH !!!

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Loved the story and loved Ruth's narration even more! Crackin! Looking forward to the next one!

Oh, what's occurin!

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I’m in total awe of Ruth’s writing, I can picture every character perfectly in my head, I loved them all, especially Patricia, and I could see bits of myself and friends in all of them.
I found I was trying to ration how long was left, I didn’t want it to end. This would be such a good movie, please please please lol!

Another amazing book

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and simple didn’t want it to end . It made me laugh out loud, weep and smile . Ruth Jones has such talent for writing and depicting realistic characters . I can’t wait for her next book.

Another excellent read from Ruth

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This is a lovely second book. Narration by Ruth Jones is tidy! A wonderful reflection of three lives. Intertwined with happiness, sadness, laughter but above all love!

Another great book from Ruth Jones

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