The Rome Express

"The Rome Express" by Arthur Griffiths is a thrilling mystery set on a fast-moving train bound for Paris, where an unexpected murder throws the lives of its passengers into chaos. The story centers on the perplexing discovery of a passenger found dead in their compartment, igniting suspicions among everyone on board. Figures like General Sir Charles Collingham and the mysterious Countess di Castagneto find themselves under intense examination, their hidden secrets and connections adding layers to the investigation. Beginning with the passengers' rude awakening to a gruesome crime scene, the novel quickly turns the ordinary train journey into a hotbed of tension and doubt. Detectives question everyone, including the porter, uncovering clues that suggest deeper, more complicated relationships, while keeping the reader guessing who could possibly be the killer. Blending suspense with human drama, the quest for justice highlights each character's fear, guilt, and the weight of their decisions as they face the grim reality of a shocking crime.