When Romina Huntley hears of her brother's death in Cairo, she is determined to travel there and find out exactly what happened. Not believing his death to be an accident, she embarks on a journey to Egypt with her brother's friend, Merlin Forde. Keen to leave quickly after making a fool of herself with the dangerously handsome Count Alexander Salvekov, her new travelling companion is less than happy to have her tag along.

The search for the truth leads them on a dangerous quest from Egypt to Athens and back to Egypt again. Thrown into a global conspiracy, there is another brutal murder, an insidious drug ring and false impersonations, all of which become a part of Romina's life. In this exciting adventure which you won't be able to put down, can Romina survive and find the truth she seeks, and will that truth be the key to everlasting happiness?