Linda Standish, 55, works in a fictional town called Boransay (in Scotland, near the Hebrides) for the local Council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. When someone passes away in their area, her job is to locate family members, organize funerals, and attempt to locate beneficiaries.
It sounds dark and depressing, doesn’t it? For most people, it could easily be the kind of job someone would dread going to every day. But most people don’t have Linda’s attitude.
Multi-Talented Jones
The author of “By Your Side” is Ruth Jones. She’s a Welsh actress, writer, and producer whose career spans theater, film, television, and, obviously, fiction. Though she’s worked in British television for many years, she achieved wide recognition as co-creator and star of the BBC sitcom “Gavin & Stacey,” by playing Nessa Jenkins. Not surprisingly, the show relies heavily on an engaging cast of UK personalities.
Adam H. Douglas
Author
Adam H. Douglas is a journalist and writer specializing in personal finance and literature. His recent work explores money management, book reviews, veterinary medicine, and long-term financial planning. He currently resides in Prince Edward Island, Canada, with his wife of 30 years and his dogs and kitties.
