Mysterious Builder of Seattle Landmarks

(Indexed edition) After decades of believing her mother's tale that Danish immigrant Hans Pederson left them penniless, author Paula Pederson uncovers the truth abouther father's wealth and prolific contributions to Seattle, Washington. Paula discovers her mysterious father's boom to bust life in the early 1900s, as she grapples with family secrets and heartbreaking deception in this very personal memoir. Her coming-ofage journey begins in Seattle then travels to Singapore, Shanghai, Honolulu, New York, New Jersey, Maine and finally to North Carolina. (Indexed) "Pederson's discoveries about her father Hans have filled an important gap in regional architectural history." Larry Kreisman, Historic Seattle "...like a long, newsy letter from a friend...precisely what makes this book so charming and exceptional, and such an addictive read." Laurie Bogart Morrow, author The Hardscrabble Chronicles