"War to the Knife;" or, Tangata Maori

"War to the Knife; or, Tangata Maori" by Rolf Boldrewood is a late 19th-century historical novel that follows Sir Roland Massinger, a refined English gentleman, as he abandons his ancestral home in Herefordshire and journeys to New Zealand. We learn about Massinger Court, an impressive Tudor mansion that has great historical significance to Sir Roland, who is torn between his commitments to his family's heritage and his emotions for the remarkable Hypatia Tollemache. The story explores adventure and the search for self-discovery amidst the backdrop of colonial conflict. Sir Roland seeks a new life, running from heartache, duty, and the weight of expectation, setting the stage for drama in a new world.