Stranglehold

Lydia McCloud encounters Arthur Danse at a wedding in Plymouth, N.H., believing he could be a potential partner, while Arthur sees her as someone in need of protection. As their lives intertwine and their only child, Robert, is born, Arthur’s troubling behavior escalates, leading to judicial intervention that unravels their lives. This powerful novel critiques the justice system, revealing its shortcomings in the face of personal turmoil.