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 wandered aimlessly through the night, the smell of wood smoke and the distinctive call of New Zealand's native owl the 'Morepork,' or as called by Māori, the 'Ruru,' echoed across the hills, adding to the loneliness he felt. He'd never fought with or raised his voice at Eleanor before and he felt terrible.  He continued his solitary walk, lost in the confusion of guilt, worry and love. 


Before long, he found himself at the Featherston's home. Lights still burned inside and Andrew paused, deciding if he should talk to Isaac. He was angry with Eleanor, but her own actions weren't typical, she had never raised her voice in anger at him before either. Is this what being married was like? Without consciously being aware of it he found himself knocking on the door.


"Andrew!" exclaimed Bethia, "What brings you out this late? Come in."


Chapter 86