What would happen if ancient letters were discovered from the Virgin Mary to Saint John at Ephesus? What if they called into question some of the information about her son found in the Bible? A young German journalist thinks he has learned of just such a discovery. A discovery that will shake all Christian churches and bring down empires. The nephew of the archaeologist who is supposed to have made this discovery has the task of finding out if there are any such letters. He has governments, churches and religious zealots trying to influence his search. The media makes him famous. Does he find the letters?