By Terry Reksten
Francis Mawson Rattenbury was British Columbia’s most
important architect, and author Reksten captures his triumphs and battles, his
scandalous life and grisly murder in this ‘must-read for all Canadians’. Responsible for the Empress Hotel, B.C.’s
Government House, and the City of Nelson
Court House amongst others, he was also a town
planner, a land prospector and an entrepreneur. This fascinating biography not only explores his tremendous influence on
British Columbia’s
urban landscape but delves into his more intriguing and unusual personal life.
