A novel about the mysteries of rebirth from the master of archaeological thrillers. A man is obsessed with a woman. A woman is obsessed with the past. Abu Simbel is a magical word and a bold undertaking of archaeology. To save the Temple of Ramesses II from being flooded by the Aswan Reservoir, it must be cut down, moved and rebuilt in a new location. At the same time, the heroes are faced with a prophecy that has lain dormant in the land for millennia. The curse of the pharaoh, imprinted on the green scarab, is valid to this day.