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

The insistent pounding on the door caused Eleanor to look up in alarm.


"Who could that be?" she asked, putting her knitting on the floor.


Andrew rose from his chair and peered behind the curtains. "It's Isaac!"


He quickly ran down the stairs and greeted his friend.


"Isaac, what's the matter, you're winded?" enquired Andrew holding the door open for Dr. Featherston to enter.


"I wish you lived closer to town," he gasped as he climbed the stairs and entered the Stewart's living quarters at the back of the Inn. "Eleanor, how lovely to see you."


Eleanor rose with some difficulty from her chair to greet Isaac.


"No please, don't get up on my account." Isaac strode over to give her a kiss on the cheek. "As always Eleanor, you look wonderful. Being with child suits you," he offered, helping her back to the chair.


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