In the grip of the Hawk: A story of the Maori wars

"In the Grip of the Hawk: A Story of the Maori Wars" by Reginald Horsley is a historical fiction set during the Maori Wars, detailing the friction between Maori tribes and colonial settlers through the eyes of George Haughton, a young Englishman. After a disagreement with his father, George enlists in a regiment bound for New Zealand, accompanied by his friend Terence Moore. The narrative explores George’s quest for independence and his growing involvement in the clash between cultures, as tensions rise due to a radical movement led by Te Kooti, setting the stage for historical events to unfold around him.