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The story commences with the news of Trina Grant’s tragic death. Trina was not just any leader; she was a young, respected figure who had elevated Littleton into a vibrant tourist destination. Her efforts in the town council were pivotal in halting the extension of the interstate highway that threatened to cut off the town from essential tourist traffic. Unfortunately, her untimely demise leaves the town vulnerable to the ambitions of John Conley, the town treasurer, who had long supported the highway expansion.