Egypt, 2560 BC: Many men are involved in the construction of the Cheops Pyramid. Among them is Setha's father, Mahnud. He is one of the chosen few working in the Pharaoh's burial chamber. When one of the men mysteriously disappears just before the consecration festival, unrest spreads among the workers. An accident, magic, or a conspiracy? Setha is certainly very worried about her father. Rightly so, as it soon turns out. The thrilling adventure narrative is enriched with diverse information about daily life, pyramid construction, the worship of gods, and court life in ancient Egypt.