Yandraka Hotel, Antalya, Turkey

Lara sat in a comfortable armchair, turning the bronze disc she had found round in her hands.

'What is it?' asked Wrasse.

'It seems to be a map of some kind. It's just a shame we don't have a reference point.'

Marika typed on her laptop. 'I've found Calle Pallioni. It's on the north side of Castello, near Santa Elena. It's a mainly warehouses and closed factories, but there is one old palazzo there. I expect that's where Monsieur Mouilliton's employer lives.'

Lara's hands traced the patterns in the disc. 'Excellent. I haven't been to Venice since I found the Dagger of Xian. It's time I visited again. We'll get a flight from here tomorrow.'

She gave the disc to Marika. 'Can you get anything from this?'

Marika looked carefully at the disc. 'It looks Turkish. But there's some Latin here. But it's ciphered. It'll take me a while to crack it.'

'Fine. Mr Wrasse, can you get our plane tickets for tomorrow?'

'Of course. I'll telephone the airport right now.'

'Hang on a second,' Marika snapped the laptop shut and looked at Lara 'I thought we were just in this to find Kuytu Kale. Are you telling me there is a different agenda?'

Lara sighed. 'I'm afraid so.'

'What are you looking for this time?'

'There was a rumour circulating about an ancient artefact located in a hidden city in Turkey – Kuytu Kale, that is. I was interested in seeing the city, but the artefact was my main motivation for visiting.'

'And the artefact is?'

'The staff of Aaron. Moses' brother? In Exodus?'

'I recognise the name, yes.'

'That's what I wanted to find.'

'And it wasn't there. Was it supposed to be?'

'Indeed. At least, that's what this told me,' Lara took out a scrap of cloth.

'What is it?'

'It was with that Sarmatian silk painting. The one from the Georgian National Museum.'

'Why didn't you tell me about it?'

Lara shrugged. 'I wanted to wait until it was absolutely necessary.'

Marika folded her arms. 'Fine. I must admit that I am curious. Even though it's not what I signed up for,' she sighed 'I'll come with you.'

'And you, Mr Wrasse?'

'Wouldn't miss it, Lady Croft.'

'Very well. Now, order those tickets please.'