Le Phare d'Alexandrie

The city’s vibrant history and crossroads of cultures seem so alive in the narrative. I'm curious what drew Gillian Bradshaw to this particular setting and era.

Their personal sacrifices and search for belonging felt very real. I'm wondering how much of that was inspired by actual historical tensions.

Balancing accuracy with engaging storytelling must be tricky, and I’d love to hear about the process behind that.