Nobody's Girl

A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

In 2011, Virginia Roberts Giuffre hit the headlines as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison and whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But first and foremost, she became known as a voice of courage and resilience for women everywhere.

In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind this memoir, written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. It is the powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront adversity and trauma of the darkest form, yet found the strength to move forwards, reclaim her voice and shine a light on evil – advocating for others and fighting for a safer, fairer world.

Nobody’s Girl demonstrates with extraordinary power that victims are made, not born. And that once you come to truly understand the the horrifying impact of abuse, you will never again question why a victim stays, or returns over and over again. It is a remarkable recounting of one woman’s fortitude in the face of depravity and despair, and the legacy she leaves behind.

One of the best books of 2025: This may well be the most seismic book of the year.

Telegraph

About Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Virginia Roberts Giuffre (1983-2025) was an activist and advocate for sex trafficking survivors. She lived in Australia with her family.
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Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781837320882
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Price: £10.99