In Shanghai, the members of a global lodge come together and conduct a secret Taoist ritual. In ancient Egypt, a high ambassador is selected by the Pharaoh for an important political mission. He rushes off to the temple complex at Luxor to confront conspirators amongst the priests but is assassinated. In London, Paul Mongrave enjoys the seemingly quiet life of a private scholar. When he begins to have strong feelings for the daughter of a Russian aristocrat, the peace of his own soul is at stake. What does one scene have to do with the other? Step by step, Mario Mantese links these seemingly separate lives into one narrative which effortlessly encompasses different eras and diverse worlds. Through the reader`s interaction of these unique characters, it becomes very clear how the souls of human beings advance through various stages of incarnation, until they ultimately gaze into the mirror and find their true purpose.The Swiss author and wisdom teacher provides a gripping story written with great spiritual depth and timeless vision.