In this strange, tantalisingly enigmatic tale a world-renowned archaeologist, John Bellingham, goes missing mysteriously after returning from a voyage to Egypt where fabulous treasures have been uncovered. He disappeared leaving clues, which lead all those hunting down blind alleys. But when the piercing perception of the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke is brought to bear on the mystery, the search begins for a man tattooed with the Eye of Osiris.