One Summer

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Set in mid-20th century Scotland, the story follows Nathan Forrest, a talented jazz trumpeter and lapsed Catholic, as he navigates societal challenges while pursuing Dorothy, a Protestant girl from a middle-class background. Their relationship faces external pressures stemming from cultural and religious tensions, highlighting themes of love, identity, and social conflict. Nathan's background as an illegitimate son and a welder adds depth to his character as he strives for acceptance and connection in a divided society.