What do you do when you accidentally break the very best thing in an antique shop?
Do you hanf around and say sorry? Or do you run home and hide?
Theoo wants to stay. But Ellen grabs his hand: "Run!"
Breaking the Egyptian Cat has released its ancient curse. Theo, who can't tell even the smallest lie, starts stealing, and his sister turns honest.
The Pincher family follows the clues to solve the mystery of the curse. A puzzling message, secret tunnels and treasure bring them back to the antique store, where Theo must decide whether he is or isn't a criminal.