
In a book described as "raw and shocking", Virginia Giuffre - one of Jeffrey Epstein's most well-known victims - returns to tell her story, shortly before she ended her life.
The woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse when she was just 17 years old finished her memoirs shortly before her death, leaving behind a powerful testimony that is expected to open old wounds and spark new debates.
The book, “Nobody’s Daughter: A Memoir of a Survivor of Abuse and the Fight for Justice,” will be published in early October by Alfred A. Knopf and will be about 400 pages long. According to the publisher’s announcement, the work contains “shocking, disturbing and revealing details” about the period when Giuffre was under the control of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as their connections to influential figures, including Prince Andrew.
Just a few weeks before her suicide, Giuffre wrote an email to journalist Amy Wallace, emphasizing her desire for the book to be published, despite the circumstances of her life.
"In the event of my death, I want to ensure that 'Nobody's Daughter' is published. I believe this book has the power to impact lives and open much-needed discussions about these crimes," she wrote.
The message was sent on April 1, 2025, and about 20 days later, Virginia Giuffre committed suicide at the age of 41.
Giuffre had taken legal action in the US against the Duke of York, alleging that he had sexually abused her when she was a minor, under pressure from Epstein and Maxwell.
Andrew denied the allegations, but in 2022 reached an out-of-court settlement estimated at around £12 million. Although the case was legally closed, the scandal severely damaged the prince's public image and removed him from royal duties.
Virginia Giuffre is to publish a memoir from beyond the grave: Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser's autobiography called 'Nobody's Girl' is to hit shelves in a matter of weeks https://t.co/WT2UW6vIPG
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 24, 2025
Giuffre had described three separate encounters with Andrew: at Ghislaine Maxwell's London home, at Epstein's New York mansion, and on his private island in the Caribbean. The famous photograph of her with Andrew and Maxwell, taken during a night at the Tramp club, became a symbol of the allegations and shocked public opinion around the world.
Giuffre had originally signed a seven-figure deal with Penguin Press — the same publisher that published Prince Harry’s memoir. However, after a senior executive moved to Knopf, the project was moved there.
Publisher Jordan Pavlin described the work as “a raw and harrowing journey — the story of an indomitable spirit fighting for freedom.”
According to Knopf, Giuffre's manuscript has undergone a rigorous process of fact-checking and legal review to ensure accuracy and avoid potential disputes. News of the book's publication came days after Ghislaine Maxwell gave an interview from prison in the US, in which she claimed that the first meeting between Andrew and Epstein was arranged by Sarah Ferguson - not her.
Giuffre's family reacted angrily, criticizing the US government for allowing a "convicted criminal to rewrite history".
"This is a travesty of justice that ignores the experiences of so many survivors," Giuffre's family said in a joint statement.