Historical Fiction
The Tartan Weaver
A Tale of Love, Loss, and Tobacco in 17th Century Scotland
As the winter of 1648 enveloped the sleepy town of Edinburgh, the tartan weaver, Ewen MacLeod, huddled in his small workshop, surrounded by the familiar scent of wool and the soft rustle of freshly spun plaid. His trusty pouch of tobacco, passed down from his grandfather, lay beside him, emitting a gentle aroma of sweet tobacco and long-filled memories. In this cozy space, Ewen found solace from the bitter cold and the uncertainty that plagued the war-weary nation.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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446 Words