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 returned to his chair and sat with his hands covering his face. Eleanor came over and stood behind him, her hands on his shoulders. 


"We all know that Barrett sees Ngaiti as being the only witness that can prove his translations were misleading, if not outright dishonest," said Andrew finally removing his hands from his head and looking at Isaac. "If Ngaiti testifies as a witness at the land hearings court then he could ruin Barrett, not to mention the damage it would cause the Company. Ngaiti has told us he's felt threatened by Barrett for some time. Again, we know this to be true because he was attacked. We also know the land hearings will begin as soon as the commissioner arrives in New Zealand, so if Barrett was going to protect himself then he would do so now. The discovery of this body can only be Ngaiti, I feel it," said Andrew. "Don't ask me how, I just know."


"Andrew, I hope you are wrong, your feelings are not proof," said Isaac.


Chapter 44