It has finally happened! The war is over and Europe rejoices.

May 1945. VE Day

After battling against the odds, the three friends are uncertain of their futures.

Maisie Miles must wait on tenterhooks for Japan to surrender and for poor Sid to return home. Will they still be sweethearts and have a future together? But tragedy strikes when Maisie's lodger Carole dies leaving 2-year-old Paula orphaned, Maisie is determined to keep the child she has grown to love as her own.

Meanwhile Bridget O’Neill’s husband has been patiently waiting her arrival in America but Bridget’s been struggling to leave her family and friends behind. Will she stay or will she go?

Phyllis Fairbrother receives the devastating news that husband Mick has relapsed and suffering a life changing diagnosis. Their dreams of a new life in Australia lie in tatters, or so she thinks.
With a new dawn, there are high hopes and boundless dreams.

Can the Tobacco Girls unite once more to overcome life’s troubles and find the happiness they so deserve?

An atmospheric historical saga following the lives and loves of those who work in Bristol’s famous Tobacco Factory.

Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella J Miller and Tracy Baines.

Have you tried Lizzie Lane’s other series – Coronation Close and the Orchard Cottage Hospital – you’ll just love them!

What readers are saying about The Tobacco Factory series:

'Heartwarming. I absolutely loved this book and all of them in this series, this book made me laugh and also made me cry . So well written, I felt like I knew the characters. I would recommend this series, just sad its the last book in this saga' - Reader Review

'Fantastic read. Fully enjoyed this saga about the second world war and three friends lives, very well written and researched ,recommended to all .' - Reader Review

'Great follow up. Great read and follows the others in the series really well. would highly reccomend this book. Great read for all.' - Reader Review

'Another great book of this saga,have enjoyed everyone of them ...' - Reader Review

'Brilliant series. Oh my, the story of The Tobacco Girls gets better with each book.' - Reader Review

'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin

'Another brilliant story, as usual You can really get into all the individual characters. I love historical WW2 stories.' - Reader Review

'Great read. Yes another start to a great read and so pleased it's the first of the next few, Got them all waiting and ready' - Reader Review

'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' - Jean Fullerton

'Really interesting facts, and great characters already. can't wait for the next book in the series. would highly reccomend this book.' - Reader Review

'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' - Catrin Collier

'Thoroughly enjoyed the first book and cant wait to read how the 3 girls got on during and after the war. I really felt as if I lived in that era as the book had drawn me right in.' - Reader Review

'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' - Fenella J Miller

' A real page turner. This is an intriguing start to a new series. The characters are fully rounded and we are drawn into the darker side of life in Bristol during the first world war.' - Reader Review

'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' - Catrin Collier

'Lizzie Lane's stories get me to and from work every day. Love them.' - Reader Review