In Search of a Kingdom

The relationship between Drake and Elizabeth feels so pivotal to the story. I'm curious whether this was driven by historical records or the author's interest in their dynamic.

The details about navigation and ship life made me feel like I was right there on the decks. Was that level of detail the author's goal from the start?

The book weaves personal stories with larger geopolitical events. I wonder if that was a conscious choice to make the history more relatable or if it evolved during research.