Opportunities: Jamie Leith in Darién

In July 1698, a daring mission is set in motion as five ships leave Scotland, aiming to colonize Panama and establish a new trade route to the Pacific, a venture fraught with aspirations and hopes for economic salvation. Stowing away on this historic journey is Jamie Leith, a street-smart teenager whose perspective brings to life the ambitions and trials of this little-known chapter in Scottish history—the Darien Scheme. As the narrative unfolds through Jamie's eyes, it melds researched historical events with fictional elements, reflecting the resilience and pride of a nation. This story, echoing both adventure and heartache, illustrates how the ill-fated expedition would ultimately shape the course of Scotland and the world, leading to the formation of Great Britain.