Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret

Don Sturdy, the intrepid teen explorer, is summoned to his uncle’s study when a frantic letter arrives about his father’s sudden disappearance in Brazil. The professor’s scattered papers hint at a recent obsession with Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and a massive, richly painted tomb that his father believed held a secret too valuable to reveal. Together with his uncle Captain Frank, Don pieces together cryptic clues that suggest the missing explorer was on the brink of a discovery that could change history.

Compelled by loyalty and the promise of adventure, Don prepares for a daring expedition to the Egyptian desert. The clues point to a hidden chamber adorned with dozens of intricate designs, guarded by ancient traps and rival treasure hunters. As the young adventurer sets out, he must decipher the mysterious notes while staying one step ahead of danger, hoping to uncover the old Egyptian’s great secret before it falls into the wrong hands.