
Fact...in 1924 (30 years before Hillary and Tenzing) George Mallory 
attempted to climb Everest by its north-west ridge and disappeared close 
to the summit.In his pocket (among other items) he carried a valued family 
posession which he intended to leave on the summit as physical proof to 
anyone in the future,following in his footsteps,that he had succeeded.
This object has not been found.
However,in 1999 Mallory's body was discovered beneath the 
summit,perfectly preserved. In his pockets were many personal items,all in 
good condition.The only item missing was this valued posession.
In 1960,the first completely successful ascent of Everest by the 
north-west ridge (and only the second undoubted ascent overall) was 
undertaken by the Chinese. It has long been believed that they discovered 
Mallory's posession and removed it deliberately in order to quell the 
knowledge that he had managed to get there before them.
 
Fiction..Lara has decided to track down the posession (a large diamond) 
which she believes the Chinese are hiding (they can't destroy it,because 
diamond's are indeed forever)in order to exhibit to the world as proof of 
Mallory's success. She needs to follow the trail of Mallory's diamond 
through the foothills of Everest to the Thyangboche Monastery.
 
