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

"I can only surmise that you are not working and just wasting valuable company time?" admonished Wakefield, walking towards his own office.


Andrew swallowed, "Colonel Wakefield, this is my uncle, Captain Charles Suisted."


"Your reputation precedes you, Captain. I understand having escaped a robbery conviction, you are now the license holder of Barrett's Hotel."


"Forgive me, colonels, I wanted to talk quickly vis my nephews, ya?" Charles extended his hand in greeting to Wakefield as he walked past. "But's I vill go now, ya?"


"It matters not, it appears Mr. and Mrs. Stewart are no longer in the employ of the New Zealand Company." He replied, ignoring the outstretched hand.


Wakefield stopped and turned, "I am no longer in need of your services, or those of your wife, Mr. Stewart. Please see that you remove your possessions from this office at your earliest convenience."


Chapter 91