Under A Thistle Moon
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Last published Mon, Apr 28, 2025
Rowan Campbell, a Scottish college student, arrives in Charleston for a summer work exchange program, hoping to escape the pressures of his life back home in Glasgow. What he doesn't expect is to find himself lost in a new world both in the sweltering Southern heat and in the warm company of Amelia, a local girl who's as curious about him as he is about her.
Set in the 80s, Under A Thistle Moon follows Rowan's journey of self-discovery as he navigates cultural clashes, first love, and the trials of fitting into a world that feels far from home. As the summer unfolds, he must decide whether to return to the life he knew or embrace a future he never imagined.
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