When Albert Sommers promises never to reveal the secret of Mapungubwe, he has no idea how important it is that he keep his word. When Albert Sommers promises never to reveal the secret of Mapungubwe, he has no idea how important it is that he keep his word. But not only does he tell the Potgieter children about the treasure, he goes to Mapungubwe himself. And there, caught up in the excitement, he joins them in digging for the gold, which lies buried in the graves of Masellane's ancestors. Only when Albert sees the desecration and destruction they cause, he realises that by betraying the trust of his friend, Masellane, he has placed the ancient, sacred burial ground in great jeopardy. In The golden rhinoceros author John Quest skilfully weaves an adventure story around the true facts of an exciting archeological find early this century.