Virginia Lane is Not a Hero

Rosalind Stopps

$22.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

HQ
24 April 2025

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense; Fiction: special features

'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
*
*
*

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.
*
*
*

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

By: Rosalind Stopps
Imprint: HQ
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780008599478
ISBN 10: 0008599475
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rosalind Stopps lives in Margate and south-east London with various humans and dogs. Her short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York. Her debut novel, The Stranger She Knew was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize, and her second novel A Beginner’s Guide to Murder was Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award.

Reviews for Virginia Lane is Not a Hero

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