'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.
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
About the author
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.
