In Her Defence by Philippa Malicka
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You’ve read about the Finbow trial. You’ve seen it in the tabloids. You’ve watched it when it appeared on the news, unable to peel your eyes away from the spectacle of it all.
Famous, wealthy Anna Finbow, standing in court, accusing therapist Jean Guest of brainwashing her daughter Mary to access to her trust fund.
Jean, claiming that the dark memories she’s helped Mary uncover are real. That therapy has offered her a chance to finally heal.
I’ll tell you now that you shouldn’t believe either of them.
Only I can tell you the truth. But everything I say is in her defence.
An fiercely intelligent psychological thriller of obsessive friendship, toxic families and courtroom politics, from an exceptional new talent.
A page-turning courtroom drama about the dark side of therapy – The Talented Mr Ripley meets Gillian Flynn.
About the Author: Philippa Malicka grew up in Essex and now lives in London. Her journalism has appeared in the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times and she is a graduate of the Fiction MA at the University of East Anglia. In Her Defence is her first novel. It was longlisted for the Bridport First Novel Award.
03 Feb 2026
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Political / legal thriller |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781399721738 |
| Publication Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
In Her Defence: A dark and gripping courtroom drama for readers of Gillian Flynn and Sarah Vaughan by Philippa Malicka ISBN 9781399721738