In Shanghai, members of a worldwide lodge gather to perform a secret Taoist ritual. In ancient Egypt, a high envoy of the Pharaoh rushes on a state mission to the temple complex of Luxor to confront a conspiracy among the priesthood. The official falls victim to an assassination attempt. In London, Paul Mongrave lives the seemingly tranquil life of a private scholar. When he pursues the beautiful daughter of a Russian nobleman, his peace of mind is shattered. What is the connection between these events? Mario Mantese gradually weaves the different threads into a story that effortlessly spans times and worlds. It becomes clear how the human soul evolves through various stages of incarnation, ultimately to gaze into the mirror and become aware of its destiny.