Straight on Till Morning

Her story combines adventure and personal struggle, but I wonder what led the author to highlight her flying career over her other pursuits.

Her upbringing in a remote part of Africa added a unique layer to her story, but I’m curious how much of her childhood was reconstructed from sources or memory.

Markham's life was full of daring moments and personal conflicts—did the author take creative liberties to craft a compelling narrative, or stay strictly factual?