Author: Miller, Suzie

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 1 May 2025 by Cornerstone (Penguin (Cornerstone)) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 336 pages
198 x 128 x 21 | 238g

‘Compelling and human . . . a political rallying cry’ New York Times’Bold, fearless and heartbreaking’ Elle MagazineIt has been an absolute joy to return to Tessas story . . . My hope is that it will reach the widest number of people . . . Ive personally enjoyed delving into her story again Jodie Comer’Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour, despair and hope, Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read’ Chris Whitaker’Enthralling and sharp-witted . . . Highly recommended’ Karin Slaughter’Miller’s star shines as brightly as a novelist as it does as a playwright. Prima Facie the novel gives us what novels do: the intimacy of interior life. A great read’ Anna FunderFrom the Olivier award-winning playwright of Prima Facie Suzie Miller comes her first novel, where power, patriarchy and morality diverge.

This is not life. This is law.Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who’s forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, shes carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, theres nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted.

It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules shes always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she’s ever believed in . . .

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