1934: Lizzie Flowers has been mother and protector to her East End family, the Allens of Langley Street, since she was fifteen. Even when her doomed marriage to Frank Flowers collapses, she sacrifices her own happiness to keep the family united. But when Lizzie buys the infamous dockland's pub, the Mill Wall, she discovers she's bitten off more than she can chew. Long-time love Danny Flowers abandons her, a close friend is murdered and her adopted child Polly is threatened. Then crime lord, Salvo Vella, makes a move on the Mill Wall. Lizzie could be forced to make a pact with the devil to save herself and her family and friends.
Lizzie Flowers and the Family Firm from the Sunday Times and eBook bestselling author of A Wartime Christmas and the Lizzie Flowers series
Praise for CAROL RIVERS:
'Surely one of the best saga writers of her time' – Rosie Clarke
'A gripping page turner' - Leah Fleming
'Brings the East End to life - family loyalties, warring characters and broken dreams. Superb.’ - Elizabeth Gill
I’ve been fortunate enough to have made my living by writing and I’ve enjoyed a long and harmonious relationship with my publisher, Simon&Schuster. But in recent months I can only stand in awe of the growing and robust numbers of Indie authors whom I admire so much and who have revolutionized the publishing industry. There is fire in the belly of this movement, giving a whole new aspect to the accepted norms in the publishing world. I’m mind-blown at the variety of genres born of digital technology and I’ve made many friends in the Indie world. On-line life for me has become rich and diverse with tales of Indie adventures and successes that are simply staggering. This is mouth-watering stuff and I feel privileged to be here on Goodreads. If you want to know more about my East End novels, with their tough, rough, but warm-hearted Cockney characters, then perhaps you’d like to visit my website at www.carolrivers.com where you’ll gain an insight into the Rivers novels and their history.
I finally got to read Lizzie and the Family Firm and boy i was NOT disappointed,Lizzie still living in the east end has bought a pub The Mill Wall and some think she has bitten off more than she can chew.All starts well until a masked man appears and threatens Lizzie, he wants the pub and many believe he will stop at nothing to get it.I loved the previous lizzie flowers books and this one i have to say is just as good thank you to Carol Rivers a very talented lady.5*
lizzie flowers in her new bakery along side her new manageress jenny maguire they are doing a roaring trade with mouthwatering goodies. along with madge and elsie they make a great team. all these women have been through so much in life. set on the isle of dogs, lizzie is kept on her toes running this and the pub the mill wall. salvo vella known as the [the prince]is a threat to lizzie. this story will keep you gripped as you read on, its a great story that will truly open your eyes.
I can't believe this the last lizzie book i was drawn in from page 1 it was a page turner from beginning to end the isle of dogs absolutely amazing book from Carol only 5 STARS will do would give more of i could well done Carol .
Finished in day and half! Another fantastic read that I couldn't put down... Lizzie's story is always so gripping I can't put it down and I still want more when it's finished .... Thank you Carol Rivers for providing another perfect read that keeps you gripped throughout and your imagination working. Will there be a fourth book please.