Setting
The present conflict in the story occurs in late 1986, in northern Minnesota. John and Kathy intentionally choose this setting for its isolation from the outside world, which is desirable to them in their quest to forget the stress and emotion of the failed election. In addition to the immediate setting of the main course of action, the American political environment also pushes into action the story conflict, as well as develops the interaction between Kathy and John. Through the campaign the couple had let their relationship take backseat to the political issues immediately at hand. As they move to Lake of the Woods to relax and redefine their marriage, John and Kathy realize that their paths have drifted farther apart than initially believed. Although John is crushed by his political loss, and Kathy is secretly glad that he will no longer be distracted by the ruthless field. As the two are immersed in the wooded setting, long-time secrets begin to resurface and tensions rise setting up some very interesting theories for Kathy's disappearance.
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