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

 "Ya, ya. Ve play another," shouted Charles over his shoulder as he walked outside, enjoying the fresh air. 


The small waves lapped at his feet as he relieved himself. It felt good to be standing, especially after sitting cramped on a small hard wooden chair for a couple of hours. He thought about the money he'd lost, it was a significant amount. If he went back inside to play more, then he could risk losing everything and the thought of explaining to his wife what he'd done was not pleasant. Walking away now was the sensible thing to do. With a grimace, Charles buttoned himself up and decided to end this now and go home. He'd go back inside, say goodnight and leave while he still had some dignity and some money. He'd find another way to get back at Barrett.


Chapter 89