About the Book: By Your Side is a warm, funny and life-affirming novel about friendship, community, unexpected connections and second chances. Linda Standish has spent 33 years helping reunite the deceased with their surviving relatives through the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. As she prepares for retirement, one final case takes her to a remote Scottish island, where she investigates the mysterious life of Levi Norman. Travelling with her unlikely companion Fergus Murray, Linda uncovers secrets, forms unexpected friendships and learns more about herself. Full of heart and humour, this uplifting story celebrates love, connection and finding joy in the most unlikely places.