After the murder of his brother following a mysterious manuscript purchase, gifted languages student Tom Wilson and his archaeology and history buff girlfriend Kate Torrington are drawn into a race to find the truth about a fabled, long-lost golden artefact. Startling discoveries begins to reveal hitherto concealed history, and the "enigma of the ages" begins to unravel as the pair follows clues meant only for the highest Masonic orders. Others too are in hot pursuit of this age-old "royal secret," and Tom and Kate's search faces mortal danger from intelligence agencies, religious zealots and fanatical terrorists. Backed by impeccable research, this compelling mystery thriller is a sensational new read that will also startle many readers with its astounding, factual revelations.