Alexia is a grown woman in the third book of the Alexia trilogy. Her social life has been limited until she receives an invitation from a newly acquired acquaintance asking her to join a group of bridge playing individuals for a train trip to French Lick, Indiana to enjoy the waters at the famous French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs Hotels. Soon she learns that there are other games besides Contract Bridge being played on the train and at the hotels. An exciting experience with world-famous authors of Indiana's Golden Age of Literature and life-altering mysteries make the trip to the famous spa resorts a new kind of adventure for the Maxinkuckee girl. With the help of old friends, and using the forensic skills she has acquired, Alexia determines to solve the mysteries of unusual events.