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With an old world charm, 'The Passenger from Calais' by Arthur Griffiths takes the reader on a mystery ride across Europe aboard the Engadine Express with Colonel Basil Annesley as he experiences mysterious affairs. Utilizing multiple points of views, Griffiths creates an atmosphere of criminality with enigmatic characters and action, including surprising powerful female characters. Despite the dated social ambience, manners, and customs, 'The Passenger from Calais' offers a quick and enjoyable read for lovers of vintage mystery and crime, showcasing the methods of detection and forensics, communication systems, and gravity of crime from a different time period.