Publisher's Synopsis
"Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden sands of time, where silver seahorses dance gracefully along the shores of a colossal rocky outcrop. For millennia, this mystical landscape has held secrets that echo with the whispers of ancient Scottish royalty and the enigmatic tales of the Stone of Destiny.
As the heather-clad summit breathes with the gentle caress of summer breezes, immerse yourself in the lingering scents of sea and wildflowers that enchant the senses. Blue skies and misty mountains frame the view, revealing the scattered stones of ancient Berigon at your feet: A place steeped in mystery, magic, and myth. In 1527, Hector Boece painted a canvas of a fierce Scottish people locked in battles with Picts, Romans, and Britons. Yet, could this drama have unfolded in the serene embrace of quiet Benderloch, Argyll? Uncover the truth behind Boece's narrative, as ancient Egyptian ambassadors potentially treaded on Berigon's soil, worshipping deities like Isis and Apis. Breathe life into the historical disputes over Berigon's name and the puzzling vitrification of its stones - burned to glass. Challenge preconceptions and join William Clark in unraveling the enigma of a giant sphinx's head embedded in Cragan Righ, The King's Rock, standing proudly by Berigon's side. Is this cliff face a creation of ancient Egyptians or a remarkable work of Mother Nature herself? Could it hold a cryptic connection to the Great Sphinx of Giza, validating Hector Boece's historical tapestry? In 'Scottish Sphinx, ' William Clark takes you on a riveting exploration of facts, fancies, and fictions to unearth answers - factual, and amusing. Uncover the layers of history, unravel the mysteries, and let the Scottish Sphinx reveal its timeless secrets."
