The archeologist – Dr John Farrow – said he knew where to find the secret tomb of Queen Axtarte. He went to Egypt. He told his story to the newspapers.
When Farrow mysteriously disappears, Chief lnspector Salahadin suspects a gang of smugglers is involved. But he is also worried. He has read the words of Queen Axtarte’s curse: ’ … anyone who enters my tomb – anyone who steals from my tomb – anyone who touches my body – that person will die a terrible death. And many more will die with him.’