V dobrodružném románu z předminulého století svede osud po tajemných stezkách dva muže: horoucího italského dominikána a kanadského bojovníka proti britské nadvládě. Po staletí skrývaná hádanka středověkého světce, jejíž moc sahá až do moderní doby, je proti sobě po dlouhé pouti postaví na samém konci tehdejšího světa. Kniha o síle i slabosti, kterou mužům dávají ženy, o touze po svobodě i po moci, o kořenech dnes velkých národů a o nevyzpytatelných cestách Matky Boží.
The author, a professor emeritus of communication at the University of Calgary, brings a wealth of academic experience to his work. His insights into communication theory and practice are shaped by years of teaching and research, offering readers a deep understanding of the subject. The book reflects his expertise, engagingly exploring the nuances of communication in various contexts.
Set against the backdrop of 1962 Calgary, the narrative explores the ambitious redevelopment proposal by the Canadian Pacific Railway to transform downtown with a multimillion-dollar project. Aimed at revitalizing the area and boosting economic growth, the plan garnered enthusiastic support from local leaders. However, despite its initial promise and expansion into an unprecedented scale, the project ultimately faltered by 1964 due to conflicts and unsuccessful negotiations, raising questions about the dynamics between corporate ambitions and urban development.