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Virginia Lane is Not a Hero

By: Rosalind Stopps
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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 'Rosalind Stopps is a born storyteller with a gift of balancing the gritty and dark with humour … a blooming marvellous page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Warm, wise and compelling’ Daily Mail

'This story is fantastic' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship’ The Sun

'An outstanding read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This standout read is both dark and uplifting’ Fabulous

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Ever since her beloved Jed died, all Virginia wants is to be left alone. But the little girl who lives down the street is so sweet, that even in her grief-fuelled state Virginia’s heart softens whenever she sees her.

And that’s why Virginia knows there’s something wrong in the little girl’s house. So when the mother asks Virginia to take her child far away, somewhere safe, Virginia says yes.

The last thing Virginia would call herself is a hero. She’s just doing what anyone else would do, right? But when she realises how much danger the child is in, she knows she needs to do everything she can to keep her safe … Because sometimes it’s the most ordinary people who do the most extraordinary things.

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Perfect for fans of Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Joyce and Liz Nugent.

©2024 Rosalind Stopps (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Mystery Psychological Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Virginia Heartfelt

Critic reviews

‘Warm, wise and compelling’ Daily Mail

‘A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship’ The Sun

‘This standout read is both dark and uplifting’ Fabulous

‘A wonderful story running from grief to joy, and it will make your heart sing … You’ll love it’ Peterborough Telegraph

‘[A] treat of a read – refreshing’ Cambridge Independent

Praise for Rosalind Stopps:

‘A quirky, witty thriller that reminds us not to underestimate the older generation’ Best

‘Darkly comic and gripping’ Woman’s Own

‘[An] excellent character-driven tale … by turns amusing, sorrowful, and thrilling. Stopps is definitely a writer to watch’ Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

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I loved this audiobook which dealt with so many human experiences in a very compelling story. Thoughtful and sensitive writing - and the narrator was excellent too.

Such understanding of so many emotions

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As someone who comes from a challenging upbringing, this story brought to light the lengths you should go to protect the innocence and value of childhood safety. In this book, Rosalind has a way of writing that makes you feel warm and protected, but also faces the harsh realities of everyday families. With their complexities, hardships and grief. It was wonderful to read this book and delve into the characters individual lives and the range of voices she represents in this story. A must read.

A dark but intimate story of maternal instinct and troubled childhood

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