Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

After June loses her entire family, she arranges the funeral for the very next day. After the service, June's friend Maxine tells her that she may use Maxine's cottage in Litchfield for as long as she would like. June marvels at the way that a friend like Maxine popped out of the woodwork just when she needed her most. June spends two months in the cottage before she decides to travel across the country and retrace Lolly's steps.

Wells, Connecticut

Wells is the story's central setting. It is a small town where New Yorkers come to vacation for the weekend. These wealthy urbanites flood the town and own much of the prime real estate, but only live in the area for a few weeks of the year. Wells is the home of Lydia, Luke, Silas, and June before the accident. June represents a few who...