In a small coastal town, the beloved lighthouse keeper is found murdered, his body discovered at the base of the lighthouse. The only clue is a vintage gold coin clutched in his hand. Delve into the town’s secrets and histories as you uncover the motive behind the killing and the storied past of the coin.
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