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

They continued to walk up Willis Street and were about to go their own separate ways when a shout made them stop.


They waited together for the man to approach. As he drew near, Tom recognized him.


"That's Major Richmond, one of the Police Magistrates," said Tom in surprise.


"Good evening sirs, I'm Richmond, the Police Magistrate. Please keep your hands from your pockets sir," indicated the magistrate to Charles.


"It didn't take you long to get here and we weren't even going to report the incident," said Tom. "Was there a witness who saw what happened?"


"I just received a complaint that two gentlemen fitting your description attempted to rob an individual, when he refused to hand over the money, one of you beat, then robbed him," said Richmond arrogantly. "I'd like you both to come with me to the court house where I will take your details. I'll have your names now, you first," he pointed to Tom.


Chapter 82