All good fiction is based on fact, and I am fortunate to know people who know more things than I can find on the Internet. First, I’d like to thank a man who I met in Cuba, and who gave it to me straight about contemporary Cuban politics, culture, and life. He wishes to remain anonymous for obvious reasons, but he’s given himself the code name “Lola.” Thank you, Lola, wherever you are, and take care. There are many nautical scenes in this
