Tobacco Girls Series 2 Books Collection Set by Lizzie Lane - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
The Tobacco Girls
Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
Set in Bristol at the cusp of war, The Tobacco Girls: Bristol 1939 follows Maisie Miles as she starts a job at the W. D. H. O. Wills tobacco factory, wary of her father’s motives. She is drawn into a circle of friends — the effervescent Phyllis Mason and the kind-hearted Bridget Milligan — who shelter her and share their own dreams and doubts about the future. The workplace becomes a doorway to independence, romance, and risk, where loyalties are tested and resilience matters. In Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls, Bristol 1940 brings the shadow of war closer still. The three women confront evacuation, danger, and shifting loyalties as their world grows more unpredictable. This two-book collection offers intimate portraits of work, home, and courage in a city on the brink of change, delivering a vivid, character-driven glimpse of Bristol in 1939–40 that echoes long after the last page is turned.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Set in Bristol at the dawn of World War II, this two-book collection threads the lives of Maisie Miles, Phyllis Mason, and Bridget Milligan through two pivotal years. It offers both a satisfying standalone reading experience and a deeper look at the characters’ evolving bonds and the city’s changing rhythms. The collection delivers a wartime coming‑of‑age journey: work, romance, air raids, and the enduring power of female friendship. Lizzie Lane’s atmospheric prose blends period detail with intimate moments, inviting readers to binge through both titles without losing momentum. A thoughtful gift for lovers of historical fiction and BookTok favourites who crave authentic voices and immersive settings. This is more than two stories; it’s a compact, collectible Bristol journey you’ll want to revisit.
Books Included in This Collection:
The Tobacco Girls
Set in Bristol in 1939, The Tobacco Girls introduces Maisie Miles as she starts a job at W.D. H.O. Wills tobacco factory. She befriends Phyllis Mason and Bridget Milligan, and together they navigate expectations, romance, and ambition. The novel blends working-class life, camaraderie, and the everyday challenges of a city about to be changed by war. Maisie’s guarded curiosity becomes courage as loyalties shift at work and home.
Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls
Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls moves the story into 1940, as war casts longer shadows. Bridget’s family faces evacuation, letters from America, and uncertainty tests friendships. Maisie’s safety is jeopardised again, forcing change, while Phyllis confronts tragedy and a new horizon rises, bringing both possibility and danger. The novel deepens emotional stakes while preserving the close-knit community that defines the series.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for readers who love historical fiction with strong female leads, rich period detail, and emotional depth. It suits adults and mature YA readers who enjoy family, friendship, and resilience narratives. Fans of Bristol’s wartime stories, character-driven fiction, and immersive, binge-friendly reads will appreciate the duo. Gift buyers seeking a thoughtful present for anniversaries, birthdays, or literature lovers will find the set a stylish addition to any shelf. Perfect for book clubs exploring women’s history, social history, or coming-of-age stories.
Key Benefits:
- Complete two-book collection for a cohesive wartime reading journey
- Authentic Bristol setting with period-accurate detail
- Warm, enduring friendship at the heart of the narratives
- Two connected stories with standalone appeal and a shared arc
- Ideal gift for historical fiction lovers and book collectors
- Accessible, page-turning prose that resonates emotionally
About the Author:
Lizzie Lane is the author of historical fiction that brings wartime Britain to life through vivid characters and intimate communities. In The Tobacco Girls series, she follows Maisie Miles, Phyllis Mason, and Bridget Milligan as they navigate work, friendship, and the upheavals of 1939–1940 Bristol. Lane’s storytelling blends social history with heartfelt moments, creating immersive fiction that resonates with readers who enjoy character-driven sagas set in rich, real-world settings.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the full set provides a complete, coherent reading journey with consistent voice, setting, and character development. It’s a thoughtful gift for collectors and readers who adore immersive wartime stories, strong female leads, and a vivid sense of place. With two linked novels in one affordable paperback collection, you gain the convenience of a binge-ready read that delivers both comfort and suspense, plus lasting emotional resonance you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
