Paris, 1928: Agatha Christie and fellow writer Dorothy L Sayers board the Orient Express, bound for Constantinople. Christie in particular is looking forward to a break from recent dispiriting events in both her work and private life – the finalisation of her divorce from her philanderous husband Archie, and the miserly reception of her latest book.
But before the duo can settle in to enjoy the luxuries of their first-class journey, their journey is derailed when a fellow guest drops dead during the dinner service. And as the last person to speak to the victim, Dorothy finds herself a prime suspect in his murder.
As the train hurtles East, Sayers’ resourceful assistant Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate a maze of suspects. But with each passing mile, the stakes rise, and when another body is discovered, their search to find the killer before they reach their destination becomes increasingly complicated.
Can Eliza and Theo stay one step ahead, crack the mystery and clear Dorothy’s name? Or will this be one journey too far for the amateur sleuths?
I enjoy Kelly Oliver’s new series. Eliza seems more sensible than Fiona Figg. However, I hope she and Theo explore their relationship in later novels. I also need more Jane. Is there a possibility of the sisters working completely together in a future novel? (Hint, Hint Oliver).
I enjoy the real-life characters and the what ifs. I enjoy the connections with those authors and their stories that are still very beloved and well read.
Overall, I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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