Virginia Lane is Not a Hero

Rosalind Stopps' novel is a heart-warming tale of courage and friendship, with a touch of darkness. Readers have praised it for its balance of gritty and dark with humour, and its ability to keep them turning the pages. The story follows Virginia, who takes in a young girl who is in danger, and her journey to keep her safe. It is perfect for fans of Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Joyce, and Liz Nugent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

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

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

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

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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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Praise for Rosalind Stopps

'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

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008599430