Rosalind Beasley finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue and romance as she and other Archaeology students in Jerusalem join a British secret agent in an attempt to avert a potential world war. Along the way, Rosalind evolves from someone who is self-centered to a person who is truly compassionate. "The Gold of Qumran" is the first volume in the series of the same name. Although part of a series, it can be read by itself, as it is a complete story.