When a government minister is accused of rape, a courtroom drama ensues. Sophie Whitehouse knows her charming successful husband James isn't perfect. While she's disappointed in his affair, she doesn't think he's capable of rape. On the flip side, Kate, the lawyer in charge of prosecuting the crime, is convinced beyond out a shadow of a doubt that James is guilty. 

Sarah Vaughan drops you into an intense courtroom drama with complicated female characters. Kate's drive for justice made her an excellent character. However, I found Sophie most fascinating as she had to decide whether to stick by her husband or not. Though I would not have made the choices Sophie did, I liked how Vaughan showed her history to help you see why she did. With a great conclusion, Anatomy of a Scandal was a great legal thriller to read, however, I almost hate to admit it but I enjoyed the miniseries even more than the book.