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Bad Company on Coronation Close
- Author
- Lizzie Lane
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 15 January 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
With the men still away fighting, the women keep the home fires burning - some more than othersโฆ
Bristol 1942
Following the death of her controlling husband, Margaret Routledge is no longer the downtrodden church mouse she once was. Now sheโs the talk of the Close, frequenting seedy pubs and clubs where men gather to pick up good-time girls. It seems Margaret is past redemption until she sees neighbour Jenny Crawfordโs headstrong 16-year-old daughter Gloria on the arm of a man of ill repute, and her motherly instincts return.
By contrast, Jenny's eldest, land girl Tilly, has a heart of gold, but trouble brews when she helps a vulnerable mother and child with a dangerous past.
A wayward daughter only adds fire to Jennyโs personal problems, which she chooses to keep to herself in the hope that they will go away.
Meanwhile, Thelma Dawson has landed herself a promotion, but will it conflict with her ongoing romance with Peter van Luntzen โ and where is he? Will he come back and make good on his promise?
If you love Coronation Close, you'll adore Lizzie's other series - try The Tobacco Girls and The Orchard Cottage Hospital
Praise for Lizzie Lane:
'Binge worth. What a fabulous series of books. Grab a brew, put ya feet up and transport back in time. It's worth it' - Reader Review
'Brilliant read. I think I must have read this book in record time Please ๐ can another come quickly!' - Reader Review
'Couldn't put this down. Very enjoyable read can't wait till the next book in the series love this author always enjoy her books get very enthralled with them' - Reader Review
'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin
'Great book. So easy to pick up but difficult to put down' - Reader Review
'Another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton
'Packed with vivid historical detail which brings this book to life. I will be first in the queue for the next instalment.' - Fenella J Miller
'It was fabulous. I got so taken up with the families and I just felt I could see the houses they lived in and the streets where they grew up.' - Reader Review
'Brilliant read. Addicted to this author, story based in Bristol & is compulsive reading especially if you are Bristol born. Love the characters & plot' - Reader Review
'Great read. A story of hardship, poverty, friendship and loyalty. A family living in slums not knowing where their next meal was coming from.' - Reader Review
' I love the families of Coronation Close. A great series of a time where neighbours were like family, times were so different' - Reader Review
'Excellent. Another excellent book in the series. Love to read how all the people on the street are doing. Looking forward to the next book' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Lizzie Lane
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Duration
- 9 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836564140
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Second World War fiction
Synopsis
The next instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling Coronation Close series! A heartwrenching and inspiring World War Two saga of friendship, courage and love in the face of danger! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Jean Fullerton. ๐With the men still away fighting, the women keep the home fires burning - some more than othersโฆBristol 1942Following the death of her controlling husband, Margaret Routledge is no longer the downtrodden church mouse she once was. Now sheโs the talk of the Close, frequenting seedy pubs and clubs where men gather to pick up good-time girls. It seems Margaret is past redemption until she sees neighbour Jenny Crawfordโs headstrong 16-year-old daughter Gloria on the arm of a man of ill repute, and her motherly instincts return.By contrast, Jenny's eldest, land girl Tilly, has a heart of gold, but trouble brews when she helps a vulnerable mother and child with a dangerous past.A wayward daughter only adds fire to Jennyโs personal problems, which she chooses to keep to herself in the hope that they will go away.Meanwhile, Thelma Dawson has landed herself a promotion, but will it conflict with her ongoing romance with Peter van Luntzen โ and where is he? Will he come back and make good on his promise?If you love Coronation Close, you'll adore Lizzie's other series - try The Tobacco Girls and The Orchard Cottage HospitalPraise for Lizzie Lane:'Binge worth. What a fabulous series of books. Grab a brew, put ya feet up and transport back in time. It's worth it' - Reader Review'Brilliant read. I think I must have read this book in record time Please ๐ can another come quickly!' - Reader Review'Couldn't put this down. Very enjoyable read can't wait till the next book in the series love this author always enjoy her books get very enthralled with them' - Reader Review'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin'Great book. So easy to pick up but difficult to put down' - Reader Review'Another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton'Packed with vivid historical detail which brings this book to life. I will be first in the queue for the next instalment.' - Fenella J Miller'It was fabulous. I got so taken up with the families and I just felt I could see the houses they lived in and the streets where they grew up.' - Reader Review'Brilliant read. Addicted to this author, story based in Bristol & is compulsive reading especially if you are Bristol born. Love the characters & plot' - Reader Review'Great read. A story of hardship, poverty, friendship and loyalty. A family living in slums not knowing where their next meal was coming from.' - Reader Review' I love the families of Coronation Close. A great series of a time where neighbours were like family, times were so different' - Reader Review'Excellent. Another excellent book in the series. Love to read how all the people on the street are doing. Looking forward to the next book' - Reader Review
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