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Virginia Lane is Not a Hero

8 Ratings

4.6

Duration
9H 56min
Language
English
Format
Category

Crime

'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 HQ (Audiobook): 9780008599461

Release date

Audiobook: 29 August 2024

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