This novel spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Maori and European. It starts in the 1300’s with the departure of Pacific Islanders from Hawaiki in search of land far to the south. A land they call Aotearoa. It ends in the 1700’s with Captain James Cook’s historic circumnavigation of that same land – a land he calls New Zealand – as seen through the eyes of engaging young crewmember Nicholas Young aboard the bark Endeavour.
From the outset the two stories are interposed. The adventures of the descendants of the earliest Maoris are followed down through the centuries, culminating in their often violent, sometimes romantic, always fascinating interactions with the white intruders they call pakeha.
The misunderstandings, tension and bloodshed that follow are relayed as seen through the eyes of one of the Endeavour’s youngest and most engaging crewmembers, Surgeon’s Assistant Nicholas Young, as the vessel embarks on its historic circumnavigation of the country.
Amidst the life-threatening challenges Nicholas faces at sea and on land, the young man finds true love when he meets Anika, a beautiful Maori princess who steals his heart.
If you would like to receive an ARC pdf, D.M. me your e-address via G.R. or email me at sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com and I’ll forward it immediately for your reading pleasure.
Thanks!
Lance Author of: Into the Americas / White Spirit / Fiji: A Novel / Silent Fear / The Ninth Orphan / Genius Intelligence
ARCs are available for my soon-to-be released epic New Zealand: A Novel .
This novel spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Maori and European. It starts in the 1300’s with the departure of Pacific Islanders from Hawaiki in search of land far to the south. A land they call Aotearoa. It ends in the 1700’s with Captain James Cook’s historic circumnavigation of that same land – a land he calls New Zealand – as seen through the eyes of engaging young crewmember Nicholas Young aboard the bark Endeavour.
From the outset the two stories are interposed. The adventures of the descendants of the earliest Maoris are followed down through the centuries, culminating in their often violent, sometimes romantic, always fascinating interactions with the white intruders they call pakeha.
The misunderstandings, tension and bloodshed that follow are relayed as seen through the eyes of one of the Endeavour’s youngest and most engaging crewmembers, Surgeon’s Assistant Nicholas Young, as the vessel embarks on its historic circumnavigation of the country.
Amidst the life-threatening challenges Nicholas faces at sea and on land, the young man finds true love when he meets Anika, a beautiful Maori princess who steals his heart.
If you would like to receive an ARC pdf, D.M. me your e-address via G.R. or email me at sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com and I’ll forward it immediately for your reading pleasure.
Thanks!
Lance
Author of: Into the Americas / White Spirit / Fiji: A Novel / Silent Fear / The Ninth Orphan / Genius Intelligence