The novel is set in the year 2126 and follows the story of Cheops an Egyptian mummy who is revived in the future. Cheops finds himself in a world vastly different from the one he knew in ancient Egypt. The novel explores the clash between the ancient world and futuristic society as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas that arise. In this future world England is a constitutional monarchy governed by a Parliament composed of representatives from various professions. Technological advancements su