A Fond Farewell for the Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane
A Fond Farewell for the Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane is the final installment in the Tobacco Girls historical saga, set around Bristol’s tobacco factory as the Second World War ends. This unabridged English audiobook follows Maisie, Bridget, and Phyllis through family upheaval, uncertain futures, and the question of whether their friendship can bring them together again.
At a glance
- Final installment in the Tobacco Girls series, according to the listing.
- Set in Bristol around the end of the Second World War, with storylines about friendship, family, and life-changing choices.
- Narrated by Anne Dover in an unabridged audiobook edition.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The 9-hour-and-41-minute unabridged format presents the full story as audio.
- The focus on three established friends and their intersecting postwar lives suits listeners who enjoy continuing family sagas.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Lizzie Lane |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Anne Dover |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 41 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Publication date | July 28, 2023 |
What to know before buying
- This is described as the final installment, so listeners who prefer to follow a series from the beginning may want to start with an earlier Tobacco Girls book. The story includes an orphaned child and a serious illness.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Tobacco Girls series who want its stated final installment.
- Fans of historical family sagas about friendship, family challenges, and the postwar period.
- Audiobook listeners looking for an English-language unabridged title narrated by Anne Dover.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone book rather than a series finale.
- People seeking a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The listing provides aggregate ratings but no customer-feedback summary. The ratings skew positive, though a smaller share is neutral or negative. Those figures indicate overall reception only and do not establish specific praise or complaints about the narration, story, or audiobook experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is this book part of a series?
Yes. The listing describes it as the final installment in Lizzie Lane’s Tobacco Girls series.
What is the audiobook’s running time?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 41 minutes.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listed narrator is Anne Dover.
What is the story about?
Set around the end of the war in 1945, the story follows Maisie, Bridget, and Phyllis as they face family loss, uncertain relationships, and decisions about their futures.
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