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My historical flash inspired by the tradition of unsalted bread in Tuscany, which started in the Middle Ages. First published by Sundial Magazine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rumours spread fast, like the waters of the river Arno during a flood: the Republic of Pisa has blocked the ships of salt for Florence. They\u2019re keeping the salt for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I unload the flour from the cart, I see my master discussing this with the miller. He spits on the ground. I watch his spit mix with the acrid contents of a bucket someone threw from their window earlier, and rush inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I miss the countryside, I miss the subtle scent of the flowering olive trees…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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