A vanished necklace. A luxurious train. And a murder that shatters the calm of paradise. Siam, 1939. When French detective Jacqueline Bodin boards the elegant Southern Royal Railway Line with her charming companion Lucien Dubois, she expects an unforgettable journey through Southeast Asia. But beneath the glittering surface of champagne glasses and refined company, dark secrets are waiting to emerge. A priceless pearl necklace disappears. A sudden rail disruption forces the elite passengers into the majestic Royal Railway Hotel. Then, a shocking murder rocks the colonial halls—and it won't be the last. As tropical rains pound the roof, Jacqueline must untangle a web of jealousy, deception, and betrayal. And time is running out—because the killer is still among them. A gripping locked-room mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie, filled with intrigue, wit, and 1930s flair. Step aboard for the first Jacqueline Bodin case—an elegant, exotic, and twist-filled crime novel set between train and grand hotel.