A Wartime Wife: A gripping historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

Written by Lizzie Lane

Narrated by Julia Franklin

Bristol 1939
At forty years of age, Mary Anne Randall still turns heads. With an abusive husband spending most of his wages on beer, she has resigned herself to be the sole breadwinner to protect her family and keep the wolves from the door.
In order to make ends meet Mary Anne runs a pawnbroking business from the wash house at the end of the garden.
Following the outbreak of war an opportunity presents itself to escape her loveless marriage and find true love.
Will she take that chance, or carry on living just for her children and not for herself?

Read the sequal A Wartime Family.

Praise for Lizzie Lane:

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

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

'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

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

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Release date: May 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781804159002

Lizzie Lane

Lizzie Lane is the author of over 50 books, including the bestselling Tobacco Girls series. She was born and bred in Bristol where many of her family worked in the cigarette and cigar factories.

Reviews for A Wartime Wife

[Dian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I didn't get any joy from reading/listening to this book it was disgusting how a man would used a woman like that also humiliating and sad the characters are very weak and free with their favors Mary Ann is a disappointment and need to grow a back bone ,now Stanley is a big bag of fun he brings laughter to the dysfunction of the family the narrator was very good