Publisher's Synopsis
After decades of believing her mother's tale that Danish immigrant Hans Pederson left them penniless, author Paula Pederson uncovers the truth about her father's wealth and prolific contributions to Seattle, Washington. She 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. Was Paula a poor, bastard child or a rich heiress? Educated abroad and on the east coast, Paula's elite schooling taught her much about the nuances of social echelons and how that affects one's life choices. This coming-of-age journey spans Seattle, Singapore, Shanghai, Honolulu, New York, New Jersey, Maine and North Carolina. The discoveries include Hans Pederson's role in creating many historical Seattle Landmark buildings including the beautiful Arctic Building, the King County Courthouse, Washington Hall, The Narada and scores of other buildings and projects in the Pacific Northwest. Paula's tenacious research will encourage anyone aspiring to discover their family genealogy.
