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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Warm, Witty, Heart-Tugging Family Tangle
Love Untold by Ruth Jones is like settling in with a big mug of tea, a cozy blanket, and a family who can’t stop keeping secrets—but does it all with charm. It’s funny, heartfelt, and filled with the type of emotions that sneak up on you when you’re least expecting them.
The story revolves around four generations of Welsh women, each carrying their own heartbreaks, hopes, and “I’ll deal with that later” problems. Jones has a real gift for writing characters who feel wonderfully real—you know, the kind who make you laugh one minute and blink back a suspicious tear the next.
The dialogue sparkles with humor (Ruth Jones is Ruth Jones, after all), and the family dynamics are gloriously messy in that “yep, this feels accurate” kind of way. You’ll root for these women, want to give them a nudge, and occasionally want to lock them in a room until they talk things out.
So why four stars? Because while it’s warm and engaging, there are moments when the story wanders, like it’s taken a scenic detour to admire the emotional landscape. Lovely, but occasionally slow.
A solid four stars: funny, tender, and wonderfully human. Perfect for readers who love multigenerational drama, big feelings, and a book that leaves you smiling through a lump in your throat.
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