SCOTIA: LOST SISTER OF TUTANKHAMUN By Luke Eastwood

This is the latest book from author, folklorist and amateur historian Luke Eastwood, who has previously had success with titles such as “Kerry Folk Tales”, “Dingle Folk Tales” and “The Druid’s Primer”. This exhaustive examination of the subject was three years in researching and writing.

A nation under threat and a dynasty facing collapse under a much hated, heretic king. Tracing the Amarna Egyptian royal family, from Akhenaten through to Tutankhamun and the final Pharaoh Horemheb, a picture emerges of a dynasty caught up in a religious controversy and the unfolding of an unstoppable drama. This book explores the mysterious deaths of this dynasty’s pharaohs and the flight of one of its last queens, an older sister of the ill-fated Tutankhamun. Why did she flee Egypt and how? Why did she go to Spain and then Scotland? How did she come to meet her death in the West of Ireland?

“Proof that ancient Egyptians came to Britain would change human history. Great new evidence is now coming to light that makes this theory possible. Read this extraordinary new book and find out for yourself. A valuable new addition to the ancient mysteries bookshelf.”  ANDREW COLLINS, author of “Author of Tutankhamun: The Exodus Conspiracy” and Sobekneferu: The First Female Pharaoh: Sobekneferu, Goddess of the Seven Stars”

“There is nothing more wonderful than to witness the threads of research weave together a picture of little known or obscure historical figures. One such obscure figure is Scotia. Eastwood leads the reader to Egypt, Spain, Scotland and Ireland through his thorough research in an attempt to shine a spotlight on Scotia. Despite the paucity of verifiable historical fact, the reader is presented with in-depth historical contexts that support the merging image and character of Scotia.”
PAULINE BREEN, author of “This is Brigid-Goddess & Saint”, “Maman Brigitte’ and “Brigantia”

“The true history of humanity has long been hidden from us. Thanks to the resilient work of inspired researchers and scholars, some important pieces of human history are being brought back to the surface, bringing clarity and understanding about our origins and the genetic links between different cultures on this planet. The links that can be traced back are sometimes quite remarkable. Did the ancient Egyptians make it to Scotland? And how does Tutankhamun fit in? Luke Eastwood lifts the veil on this fascinating but forgotten chapter of history. A highly recommended read.”  ELENA DANAAN, author of “The Seeders”

Reviews...

"If you love reading about ancient history, (and I don’t mean “the Romans invaded England in the 4th century and decided to stay awhile” kind of ancient but the “this person is thought to have lived in 1356 BCE” kind of ancient) then this is the book for you. Eastwood’s exploration of the royal line of Ancient Egypt is nothing short of heroic and he leaves no stone unturned in his literary archeologist efforts to research and convey the potential migration of Egyptians to Ireland and Scotland... In this book, one chapter builds on the next, so do not skip ahead. Information from the chapter you skip is necessary for following the (proposed) timeline of Meritaten’s journey from Egypt to Spain to Scotland to Ireland. Since, as this book relates, 70% of British, Irish, and Spanish men and 50% of all Western European men are related to Tutankhamun, we know that Haplogroup R-M269 propagated there somehow. What started around the Black Sea 9500 years ago might well have pass through exactly the route and means the author proposes. My suggestion is to read the book and keep your mind open to the possibilities." GREEN EGG MAGAZINE

5 out of 5. This was an interesting peek into history, with a well-researched theory that’s presented in an easy-to-read format. I was a little worried going in that this would be too academic for a lay reader and go over my head, but it was an interesting read and I felt like I could understand it all just fine. Admittedly, the charts and maps included helped a lot in that respect. I felt like I was on an epic journey, watching history unfold before my eyes the deeper I got into this book. Although this is non-fiction, Eastwood does an excellent job of making this much more interesting in a way I wish the history books I read in college were! The extensive research that went into this is clear, even before you take a look at the bibliography (which is perfect for those who want to do further research on their own). Whether you’re a general ancient history buff, or more interested in Scotland/Celtic history or Egyptian history, you absolutely need to read this! LILIYANA SHADOWLYN (https://lshadowlynauthor.com)