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

Barrett was the first to appear and soon after, his four associates emerged from the bush. Dickie rubbed his jaw where he had been struck, even through his beard a red welt was evidence of the blow. His jacket hung awkwardly, shredded by knives and a thin smear of blood stained his shirt from his abdomen. With suspicion, the men approached the hut. Missy, who sat on her log, puffed away on her pipe with calm and unconcern as Barrett walked towards her. His eyes blazed in anger.


"What do you know of this?" he yelled, "Where is he?"


Missy turned and spat on the ground, "The man you seek is long gone, he is back at Te Awaiti," she replied.


"You knew this would happen, you said as much when I was here. How did you know?" he pointed a stubby finger towards her.


Chapter 71