Scott Hamilton is a professional thief one who would never turn down an opportunity to steal something really worthwhile - in this case a priceless collection of Ming Dynasty jade statuettes whose owner is a man with a private army; a man rich enough to be above the law. Hamilton''s accomplices are the charming and tough Gunilla von Mayenfels who is a girl with an interest in jade and the odious and unreliable Kosky. And the result of their attempt combines triumph and disaster in equal measure.