Was the treasure of Pharaoh Khufu discovered during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, brought back to France, and then hidden in Paris? Christian Robinson, a flamboyant archaeologist known for his unorthodox methods, is convinced of it—ever since he uncovered a mysterious inscription during new excavations in Cairo. Determined to decipher the clues left by Dominique Vivant Denon, the first director of the Louvre, Christian Robinson embarks on an extraordinary treasure hunt across Paris—from the dusty archives of the Louvre to the secret chambers of Malmaison. He brings along his daughter and grandson on this incredible adventure, driven by the wild hope of making in Paris the greatest archaeological discovery of the 21st century…
