Undue Influence Author:Miriam Borgenicht Lydia Ness; is a lawyer employed by a noted Manhattan firm, she is the divorced mother of a little girl, Addie. Ambition compels Lydia to defend Jerry Eldstrom, charged with the rape-murder of young Pam Howells, although all the odds are against him. Incited by Pam's outraged family, public opinion militates against the lawyer... more »9;s efforts to find evidence exonerating the accused.
Lydia is able to upset the prosecution's case, and the jury's intention to vote not guilty becomes clear. It is, however, a costly victory for Lydia. To avenge the pathetic victim, the Howell clan kidnaps Addie, creating a situation that demands all of her mother's legal arts.« less