The circus has come to Modest Peak, and everyone in town is beyond excited for this most marvelous event... everyone that is, except for Constance Aberfield. For personal reasons that she isn't willing to disclose, Constance just can't bring herself to become involved in the furor that has surrounded the circus' arrival. And what's more, the circus folk who are staying at her hotel are rude, messy and just plain weird Things take a turn for the worst...