Overview

n the vibrant 1920s, The Southern Queen sails the Mississippi River with a promise of romance and danger. Harper Chastain, a captivating 49-year-old jeweler and gem trader, crosses paths with the spirited 28-year-old writer Amelia Ashcroft, who is on assignment to capture the essence of the Blues in Memphis. As the riverboat glides through the sultry Southern nights, Harper and Amelia’s Sapphic romance blossoms amidst the shimmering currents, sparking a profound and unexpected connection. Their journey takes a heartbreaking turn as Amelia's assignment in Memphis requires her to stay behind, while Harper continues her voyage north alone. But fate deals a cruel hand when bandits launch a violent attack on The Southern Queen, plunging the riverboat into chaos and leaving Harper in grave danger. In Memphis, Amelia's heart races with fear upon learning of the peril threatening Harper. Determined to reunite with her beloved, Amelia abandons her comfortable hotel and assignment then hops aboard a boxcar, venturing into the unknown with nothing but her resolve to find Harper. Her desperate journey leads her to Cairo, Illinois, where The Southern Queen is docked, under investigation, and fraught with uncertainty. As Amelia fights against time and adversity, will she reach Harper before it’s too late?