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

With fury, Missy stood and pointed a bony finger at him, "You will not speak of Him! You will not blaspheme his name with your mouth and you will show respect, or I will not help you! You know nothing of this - and so it should be! Never, ever utter those words again," she warned, "Perhaps I should just leave your carcass for the dogs and rats who feed at the beach!" she spat. She slowly returned to sit on her log, her eyes locked on to Barrett's as her anger subsided. "You're a fool."


"I haven't come here to cause you any offence, Missy, I came because I hoped you could help me," Barrett offered in a conciliatory tone and presented her with his trademark smile.


"You dishonour me if you think you can hide from me your nature and your wairua.  I see who you are, Dickie Barrett, you cannot hide behind your white teeth and false smile."


"I apologise, again, I meant you no offence."


Chapter 61