A Case of Rape

In A Case of Rape, acclaimed author Chester Himes presents a gripping narrative about a tragic miscarriage of justice following the mysterious death of Elizabeth Hancock Brissard in Paris. Overdosing on an aphrodisiac and with evidence of sexual assault, her death leads to a hasty trial that convicts four black men based on circumstantial evidence. This powerful short novel not only unfolds as a riveting mystery but also serves as a critical exploration of deep-rooted racism and sexism, enhanced by an introduction from Calvin C. Hernton.