THE RECKLESS LIFE OF HENRY ROSE

This story includes several rollicking vignettes from the life of the notorious Henry Rose, who was the last man to be hanged in the city of Nelson. From his shenanigans in the mining business to his success as the operator of a floating brothel, this half hour story demonstrates that Henry was a force to be reckoned with!

Excerpt:
“Henry met miners who needed a bit of help with their claims; others who wanted supplies packed up to their remote camps, or samples delivered to an assay office.  He became a full time packer for a spell and got to know the territory between the East Kootenays and Pilot Bay, just like the back of his hand.

“Now this line of work might have satisfied some men but Henry wanted more. He loved playing the high-roller so he started to bankroll men who looked like they were into the money. Trouble was, owing money to Henry Rose was not a good position to be in because he might return at any time to call in a loan, and he thought nothing of collecting interests with his fists.