During the time of the Pharaohs of Egypt, the goddess Bastet is sent by Ra to prevent the murder of the expectant mother of the next Pharaoh. Ra has foreseen the death of the Great Royal Wife, but the future is clouded as to the identity of the killer. Bastet must discover who will commit the murder, prevent it, and thereby thwart a period of chaos certain to ensue should the future heir be kept from being born. Treachery and deceit lurk around every...