To my beautiful mother Hannah, who is awesome, in the truest sense of the word. You personify kindness, compassion and gentleness and I love you unfathomably. Here’s to our next Welsh road trip!

To my father, Richard. It’s been three years and I miss you more than ever – but your cheeky humour and the pride you showed in all your children’s achievements live on and still make us smile. I like to think you’d have enjoyed this book, Dad.

And finally to David – my beloved husband, best friend and writing partner. I can never, ever thank you enough. What a gorgeous journey we’re on. I’m already relishing our next chapter!

The Sunday Times number one bestselling debut from

‘Ruth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do. I felt for every character. Unputdownable.’
JOJO MOYES

‘I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read.’
JANE FALLON

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Us Three
A Reading Group Guide

1. Us Three is told through several different voices and perspectives. How did this structure affect your reading of the novel?
2. Was there a particular character you identified with? Were there any moments you found surprising or moving?
3. Discuss the ways in which humour is used in the book. Did you find this effective?
4. Think about the ways in which grief and loneliness are portrayed in the novel. Do any of the characters find friendship and comfort in unexpected places?
5. Discuss the events that put strain on Lana, Judith and Catrin’s friendship. Could their falling out have been prevented?
6. Consider the final chapters. Did you have any different ideas for how the novel might end whilst you were reading?