Archaeologist Jane Mitchell goes on an extraordinary journey into the jungles of Brazil to find the unique Heart of the Eagle emerald, a shrine to the warlike Beriberi tribe. As soon as the stone falls into Jane's hands, the Indians begin to pursue the expedition. A random acquaintance, Andre Stone, helps the girl get out of the jungle, but steals the emerald. Safely returning to New York, Jane meets Andre again. Will there be a place in her life for a “thief and a deceiver”?..

Note 2022: Published under the pseudonym Vanessa Fitch, but written by Sandra Marton.