Author:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. Meticulously researched and detailed, his character driven novels create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1959, to Dutch immigrants, Paul still commutes to Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a multiple ‘Emmy’ nominated entertainment industry professional.

Will justice prevail over greed and ruthless ambition?

July 1839, without the permission of the English Government, the New Zealand Company ship, Tory, quietly departed England, anxious to reach New Zealand with the utmost speed. Expedition leader, Colonel William Wakefield’s objective is clear –  acquire millions of acres of valuable land from the natives at the lowest possible price.

On board the Tory, Andrew and Eleanor Stewart, young Scottish emigrants indentured to the New Zealand Company, are excited at the prospect of beginning a new life in a perfect town called Britannia. It’s the Utopia the company promised. 

Boundary highlights adversity as settlers struggle to survive the hardships of a new colony. Where mounting claims of illegally obtained lands and deception force local Maori chiefs to resist. How much more can they endure before they finally take action and revolt? 

Caught between the loyalty to their employer, and helping Maori, Andrew and Eleanor encounter schemers and murderers as they challenge the powerful New Zealand Company and the men who govern. Meticulously researched, Boundary is a story of greed and injustice, and draws attention to an often-misunderstood dark passage in New Zealand’s early colonial history.

Boundary

Andrew and Ngaiti ran to the door, flinging it open to find two Māori holding Dr. Isaac Featherston. 


"Doctor!" exclaimed Andrew in surprise.


"This is quite a welcome Andrew, who are these men?"


Ngaiti spoke briefly to the Māori who released the doctor and then disappeared into the night.


"We are very sorry, doctor, please forgive us. It wasn't their intention to cause you any harm," Eleanor said, inviting Featherston inside. 


"Then who were they intending to harm?" asked the doctor composing himself.


"Dr. Featherston, may I introduce our friend Ngaiti."


"I believe we have met in England," said the doctor holding out his hand.


After the introductions, Eleanor made tea and everyone was seated around the table. Andrew hoped no one else would come to visit, as they had no more kitchen chairs.


"What brings you by, Isaac?" asked Andrew, hoping to lighten the tense atmosphere.


Chapter 38