Those Opulent Days

In Those Opulent Days, set against the backdrop of 1928 Vietnam, four childhood friends—Duy, Phong, Minh, and Edmond—find their bond tested when one of them is murdered during a lavish gathering in a Dalat mansion. The narrative shifts between the fateful night and the six days prior, exploring the intricate dynamics of loyalty, terror, and deep-seated secrets among the men and their families. As suspicions mount, the story reveals the deeper societal issues of colonialism and stark economic divides that shape their lives, making this both a gripping historical novel and a compelling murder mystery.