A local woman, well-liked and seemingly having no obvious problems, suddenly takes on a new identity and goes on the run to another town. Meanwhile, Cathcart's long-term and respected District Attorney, Turner Redland, is being threatened with blackmail for no discernible reason. Defense Attorney Gail Brevard, along with her husband and law partner, Conrad Osterwitz, are drawn into the net. When a local con artist and possible witness...