The daughter of the dawn : $b A realistic story of Maori magic

"The Daughter of the Dawn: A Realistic Story of Maori Magic" by William Reginald Hodder is an early 20th-century novel that follows Dick Warnock, known as Wanaki, on his quest to find Miriam Grey, a woman who vanished in New Zealand. Warnock's search leads him to Aké Aké, a Māori chief, who shares tales of sacred records and powerful magic linked to Māori history and Hinauri, the Daughter of the Dawn. The story combines Māori folklore with themes of adventure and the supernatural as Warnock explores the land's mysteries and confronts magical forces to uncover Miriam's fate, creating a rich blend of personal stakes and ancient wisdom.