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

The following morning, Barrett turned up at Wakefield's office and was handed the required one hundred pounds.


"This is a lot of money, Barrett," informed Wakefield.


"I need to account for this and will need a receipt from you."


Barrett looked aghast. This wasn't how these types of arrangements were concluded - an invoice? 


"I don't care what you write on it, just make sure it totals one hundred pounds," informed the colonel, handing him paper.


Barrett scrawled a few lines, signed the document and returned it to Wakefield.


"Translation fee!" laughed Wakefield after reading the receipt, very well. "Just make sure it happens, Dickie." Wakefield said sternly.


"I will make sure it doesn't happen sir," grinned Barrett.


"You'll need details, will you not?" asked the colonel.


"Don't worry about that sir, I'll take care of everything," replied Barrett.


"Well, if you'll excuse me, I have some duties to perform before I depart to meet with Hobson." 


Chapter 40