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Prima Facie

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Prima Facie has already had a powerful impact outside the theatre, with copies of the original script included in training for new judges. If the novelisation gives it a greater reach, that can only be to the good; these are stories that need to be heard

This nakedly powerful story of how even a successful articulate woman lawyer can herself become a victim of the system is still one worth telling and re-telling

An engaging, thought-provoking novel . . . Miller braids the legal technicalities and courtroom procedures with Tessa&rsquo;s personal story authentically, with great control of tension and pace

Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour, despair and hope, Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read

Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END

Enthralling and sharp-witted . . . Highly recommended

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.

A fantastic read, page-turning and thought-provoking. The kind of story you can't stop thinking about, I loved it

Miller's novel is searing, vindicating and absolutely necessary both in the injustices it names and the emotions it evokes. I am grateful to her for writing it

Sarah Krasnostein, author of THE BELIEVER

Gripping . . . [with] blistering points about class, power, the patriarchy and the law shaped by generations of men

A compelling expose of how the legal system is broken when it comes to cases of sexual assault . . . As a reading experience, it is fascinating and compelling, and it is alive with anger, urgency, and a call to arms. Once read, its message should not be ignored or forgotten

Off the Shelf, 'Books to make your heart beat faster'

A tour de force that will leave you shaken, enraged and moved

Compelling and human . . . a political rallying cry

Tessa Ensler always plays by the rules. A brilliant defence barrister at the top of her game, she's made it against the odds in the exclusive world of criminal law. 
 
For her, it's not about innocence or guilt - it's about winning or losing. 
 
But when a date with a dazzling colleague from her chambers goes awry, Tessa discovers that the rules she's always played by might not be in her favour . . .

Suzie Miller is an international playwright, librettist and screenwriter. She has a background in law, and has won numerous awards, including the Australian Writers' Guild, Kit Denton Fellowship for Writing with Courage and an Olivier Award. She lives in London and Sydney and is developing major theatre, film and television projects across the UK, USA and Australia.

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Prima Facie has already had a powerful impact outside the theatre, with copies of the original script included in training for new judges. If the novelisation gives it a greater reach, that can only be to the good; these are stories that need to be heard

This nakedly powerful story of how even a successful articulate woman lawyer can herself become a victim of the system is still one worth telling and re-telling

An enthralling, biting story

An engaging, thought-provoking novel . . . Miller braids the legal technicalities and courtroom procedures with Tessa’s personal story authentically, with great control of tension and pace

Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour, despair and hope, Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read

Enthralling and sharp-witted . . . Highly recommended

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.

A fantastic read, page-turning and thought-provoking. The kind of story you can't stop thinking about, I loved it

Miller's novel is searing, vindicating and absolutely necessary both in the injustices it names and the emotions it evokes. I am grateful to her for writing it

Gripping . . . [with] blistering points about class, power, the patriarchy and the law shaped by generations of men

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