In the Days of Drake

"In the Days of Drake" by J. S. Fletcher is a historical fiction set in the Elizabethan era, when brave explorers sailed the seas. The tale follows the adventures of a young man, Humphrey Salkeld, who looks back on his exciting youth in the 1570s. As an old man, Humphrey recounts his time at Beechcot, where his uncle, Sir Thurstan, took care of him. The story goes back to his younger days and explains the conflicts he had with his cousin, Jasper Stapleton, and their competition, which was made worse because they both liked Rose Herrick. The boys battled for Rose's heart, and it shows the issues between their families. Through bravery, disputes, and love in a dangerous yet encouraging time.