Virginia Giuffre, one of the most notable accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, is having her posthumous memoir published this fall, according to Alfred A. Knopf. The book, titled Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, is set to hit the shelves on October 21.
Giuffre tragically passed away in April at just 41 years old. Before her death, she was collaborating with journalist Amy Wallace and had completed the 400-page manuscript. In an email sent shortly before her passing, Giuffre expressed her strong desire for the memoir to be published irrespective of her situation, calling it her “heartfelt wish.”
She emphasized the importance of the book’s content, aiming to shine a light on systemic failures that facilitate the trafficking of vulnerable individuals. “It is essential to recognize the truth and address the issues surrounding this matter for justice and awareness,” her email stated.
Just weeks before her unfortunate death, Giuffre had been hospitalized due to a serious accident. However, it remains unclear when exactly this accident occurred in relation to her email to Wallace.
Despite her passing, Giuffre had insisted, “In the event of my passing, I would like to ensure that NOBODY’S GIRL is still released. I believe it can significantly impact lives and start much-needed discussions about these severe injustices.”
Earlier this year, The New York Post reported that Giuffre had entered a lucrative deal with an undisclosed publisher worth millions. Initially, she signed a seven-figure contract with Penguin Press but later moved to Knopf when acquiring editor Emily Cunningham transitioned to the role of executive editor after her hiring last year.
In the early 2000s, Giuffre frequently stated that she became mired in Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation as a teenager and suffered exploitation at the hands of prominent figures, including Prince Andrew. Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in 2019, a case assessed by authorities as a suicide.
Furthermore, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges in late 2021. Andrew maintained his innocence against Giuffre’s accusations. In 2022, Giuffre and Andrew reached a settlement outside of court after she accused him of sexual assault.
Giuffre’s name has remained in the headlines following her death. In July, even President Donald Trump spoke about Giuffre, alleging that Epstein had taken her from Mar-a-Lago, where she had worked as a masseuse. Maxwell has denied the allegations brought forth by Giuffre.
According to Knopf’s statement, Nobody’s Girl unveils “intimate, disturbing, and heartbreaking new insights” on her life with Epstein and Maxwell, along with other prominent figures. This marks the first time she speaks publicly about her experiences with Prince Andrew since their out-of-court settlement in 2022.
Knopf’s publisher and editor-in-chief, Jordan Pavlin, described Nobody’s Girl as a “raw and shocking” journey, showcasing the story of a fiercely determined spirit striving for freedom.
Though Giuffre’s accounts of her time with Epstein are well documented, they have faced scrutiny. She openly recognized some inaccuracies in her previous statements, attributing them to the challenges of recalling events from her past. In 2022, she dropped allegations against attorney Alan Dershowitz, admitting that she may have mistakenly identified him as an abuser.
Knopf affirms that Nobody’s Girl underwent thorough fact-checking and legal vetting.
Co-author Amy Wallace is an accomplished reporter whose works have appeared in acclaimed publications such as The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, and she previously collaborated on notable books, including those by Pixar’s Ed Catmull and former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt.
