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ⓘ About Lizzie Lane
About Lizzie Lane For over thirty years, Jean G. Goodhind has been one of the most renowned British mystery writers. Writing under the pseudonym of Lizzie Lane, she has published over fifty novels, most of which have been historical sagas. Jean has become an international bestseller thanks to her keen eye for detail and her ability to bring characters and their stories to life. Her sagas have been described as ‘entertaining and engaging’, and her readers have come to expect the unexpected. Jean’s novels often feature strong female protagonists, and she has a knack for creating storylines that keep readers hooked until the very end. Many of her books have made it into the top thirty bestselling paperbacks.
All Book Series by Lizzie Lane
New Neighbours for Coronation Close
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2023
Trouble Ahead at Coronation Close
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
Echoes of the Past at Orchard Cottage Hospital
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
A Fond Farewell for the Tobacco Girls
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lizzie Lane?
About Lizzie Lane For over thirty years, Jean G. Goodhind has been one of the most renowned British mystery writers. Writing under the pseudonym of Lizzie Lane, she has published over fifty novels, most of which have been historical sagas.
Which Lizzie Lane series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Strong Trilogy series, the earliest of Lizzie Lane's multi-book series: it opens with Daughter of Destiny (2004) and runs to 3 books across 2004–2006, ending with Secrets of the Past (2006). Lizzie Lane's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Lizzie Lane written?
Lizzie Lane has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2026. 27 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Coronation Close series with 6 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lizzie Lane's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lizzie Lane's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Wartime Brides (2002–2003, 2 books), Strong Trilogy (2004–2006, 3 books) and Mary Anne Randall (2014–2017, 3 books), plus 4 more.
How are Lizzie Lane's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lizzie Lane's 33 books into 7 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Coronation Close (6 books, 2023–2026); The Tobacco Girls (6 books, 2021–2023); Orchard Cottage Hospital (4 books, 2024–2026); Mary Anne Randall (3 books, 2014–2017); Strong Trilogy (3 books, 2004–2006), plus 2 further series.