One Summer

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Set against the backdrop of 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 pursuit of Dorothy, a Protestant from a middle-class family, ignites conflict and challenges societal norms, highlighting themes of love, class struggle, and cultural tension. As their relationship develops, they confront the prejudices of their time, making their journey both poignant and transformative.