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

"Under Irish rules," gulped Dorset, "I must ask both of you if there is any chance of reconciliation or an apology. Colonel Wakefield?"


"On my count, begin pacing. Are you both ready and willing to proceed?"


"Just get on with it, John!" yelled Isaac.


Both men immediately took a slow step forward holding their loaded pistols vertically.


Looking up, Andrew offered a prayer, he wanted nothing more than for this to end now and avoid unnecessary bloodshed.


Andrew thought of Bethia and their beautiful daughters. He hoped she was coping.


Dorset released the white handkerchief, which immediately blew away. Both men clearly saw the signal and turned to face each other with pistols levelled.


Chapter 108