Prima Facie A Novel
Prima Facie, authored by Suzie Miller and published by Henry Holt and Company on January 30, 2024, is a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of the legal system through the eyes of Tessa Ensler, a top criminal defense barrister. This 288-page novel explores Tessa’s journey as she navigates her professional life while facing a personal crisis after being assaulted by a coworker. The story highlights her struggle to seek justice within a system that often fails victims, emphasizing the challenges she encounters as she attempts to reclaim her voice and agency.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of the legal landscape, particularly regarding issues of crime and the treatment of survivors of sexual assault. Tessa’s experiences reveal the harsh realities of a system that can be adversarial to those it is meant to protect. Drawing from the themes of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, this edition of Prima Facie presents a narrative that is both timely and relevant, inviting reflection on the societal and legal frameworks surrounding such critical issues.
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“Enthralling and sharp-witted…Highly recommended.”
—Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author
“Bold, fearless…Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read.”
—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End
This is not life, this is law…
Tessa Ensler loves her job. She’s worked her way up to being a top criminal defense barrister against all the odds, and fights to defend those pleading not guilty. Tessa believes in the law, believes in the system. Her quick-witted cross-examinations and intelligence in the courtroom see her clocking up win after win – including securing freedom for men accused of rape and sexual assault. Innocence until proven guilty is, after all, the bedrock of a civilized society.
But when Tessa is raped by a coworker, she struggles to find the strength to bring him to justice in the face of the barriers and opposition within that same system. Determined to have her day in court, Tessa is forced to confront the stark reality that the law was not written for victims, and that she is the one on trial. She fights on, even as her evidence is manipulated to make her look like a liar, even while she is retraumatized in the stand.
Based on the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie is an unforgettable story of what happens when a victim is asked to navigate a system that is not set up to accommodate the lived experience of sexual assault survivors.
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