One Summer

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Set in mid-20th century Scotland, the story follows Nathan Forrest, a talented jazz trumpeter grappling with his identity as a lapsed Catholic and an illegitimate son. His romance with Dorothy, a Protestant from a middle-class background, challenges societal norms and exposes the tensions between their differing backgrounds. As they navigate their relationship, they confront the prejudices of their time, highlighting themes of love, identity, and cultural conflict.