Sands of Gold

1938.

Liam Lawson, a New Zealand archaeologist with a reputation as an adventurer, lives for thrill, fame, and stories best told over a glass of whisky. When he receives an anonymous letter leading to the legendary, lost Berber city of Timgad al-Mafqud, he does not hesitate for a second. Deep in the heart of the Sahara awaits a golden amulet - a symbol of eternal love, created for a queen who sacrificed everything for a forbidden feeling.

He is joined by Isack Hadjar, an Algerian historian and linguist - a man of principles, precision, and deep respect for the heritage of his ancestors. He can decipher ancient inscriptions and knows the desert better than anyone else. He agrees to take part in the expedition not for treasure, but to protect a historical site from being plundered.

Their shared journey across the sands of the Sahara quickly becomes more than a scientific expedition. Sandstorms, the ruins of forgotten temples, and the dangers of the desert intertwine with the growing tension between two fundamentally different men. Irritation slowly gives way to trust, and glances begin to speak louder than words.