Those Opulent Days

In Jacquie Pham's debut, Those Opulent Days, a gripping historical murder mystery unfolds against the backdrop of 1920s French-colonial Vietnam, where glamor and violence coexist amid the opium trade. The story follows four lifelong friends—Duy, Phong, Minh, and Edmond—whose lavish gathering takes a deadly turn when one of them is murdered. As the narrative alternates between the fateful night and the preceding six days, secrets and rivalries surface, revealing the deeper societal issues of colonialism and class disparity. With a rich cast of characters, this novel intricately weaves together suspense and historical depth.