In the Empire of the Golden Dragon

In the Empire of the Golden Dragon is about a brother and a sister, Sally and Jake, who find out that the legendary emperor Qin Shi Huangdi is their ancestor. With a few short clues they find enough information that links their uncle to the legend of the elixir of life. But the task does not prove easy! After finding Dave, a homeless teenager who is much older than they are, they are captured and then smuggled into China. After being in the maze at the king's castle they lose Dave and then find Chang, a young cook working in the castle kitchens. Uncle Lou follows them and is soon sentenced to death, along with Dave. However, he manages to escape. With all these hair-raising traps, Dave's life at stake and Uncle Lou's escape, is it really possible that they can reach the elixir before the prince does? And if they do, will the legend of the elixir prove true?