Having moved from America to her father’s homeland, Tokyo, Rei Shimura organizes an antique business here, and at first her business is going well. But when Rei acquires a wonderful tansu, she makes the worst deal of her life. The man who sold her the antique chest of drawers is found dead, and Rey unwittingly opens a Pandora's box full of secrets, kidnappings and murders. Rey believes the tansa is the key to everything that is happening. She will need a sharp mind, quick feet and, most importantly, Zen philosophy to understand the connection between a monk, a judo champion and an ancient scroll. And to understand why her own life is always in danger