Love that began in the past surfaces anew in the lives of Alisa and Brad and alters the course of their lives. An unexpected encounter in China triggers memories of ancient lives eerily similar to present events. Tragedies that occurred over two thousand years ago parallel twentieth century America's. Sovereign Scepter is a work of fiction created from historical records of events during the time of China's Qin dnasty. Shihuangdi, King Zichu, Queen Zhao Ji, Fu Su, Hu Hai, Chao Kao, Li Si, Jing Ki and Mein Tien were real people. All other characters are imagined.