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 walked down Manners Street and away from William Spain's office, unhappy at himself for speaking his mind. It wasn't his intention to be so forthcoming and he hoped he hadn't said too much. 


More surprising was what had happened to Barrett, who was behind the attack? He didn't feel any empathy for the man, he had it coming, and if Barrett had received a beating, then it was well deserved. He thought of Ngaiti, his best friend. 


"Andrew! You valked passed us, is everything good, ya? " 


Looking back, Andrew saw Uncle Charles walking briskly towards him, with another man following closely behind. He grinned. "I'm sorry, Uncle, I didn't see you."


"You are thinking of foods, ya," said Charles with a hearty laugh, while giving Andrew a pat on the shoulder, almost knocking him over.


"Please forgives me. Andrew, this is my friend, Tom Steward, a good man, ya?" 


Tom took a step closer to Andrew and held out his hand, offering a smile.


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