Gunpowder Green - Feenstra, Paul W.

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Résumé :
A nostalgic, character?driven collection of rural New Zealand short stories Discover the acclaimed, short stories, collection from historical fiction author Paul W. Feenstra, a masterfully crafted, 4.96-star anthology celebrating the raw grit, rich humour, and resilient soul of rural New Zealand. Spanning a turbulent century of local history, Gunpowder Green weaves together nine unforgettable tales of community, survival, and quiet lives: ? Enter the 1885 pioneer frontier of Taranaki, where clearing steep bush country leads to a hilarious backyard battle over a boundary fence. ? Follow a seasoned high-country muster shepherd into a freezing, remote wilderness in a desperate race against hypothermia. ? Feel the heartbreaking emotional toll of the WWII home front as a tight-knit settlement processes the arrival of a military ballot. ? Witness a side-splitting, nostalgic 1960s small-town policing comedy involving an iconic black EH Holden squad car and a brilliant laxative prank. Meticulously researched and deeply evocative, this collection perfectly balances lighthearted country high jinks, black-market underbelly grit, and profoundly moving human truths. Turn the page, unlock a permanent Top 10 regional treasure, and lose yourself in the rich, authentic rhythms of the classic Kiwi landscape today!...

Biographie:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. His character-driven novels are meticulously researched and detailed and create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past.Set in beautiful and mysterious New Zealand, Paul's first novels, 'Boundary,' 'The Breath of God' and 'For Want of a Shilling', detail early colonial life and the controversial impact colonialism had on native Maori. Says Feenstra, History is about the untold story, and writing historical fiction is a wonderful way to present the past in a compelling and entertaining way.The medieval 'Falls Ende' eBook series- 'The Oath', 'Courser' and 'The King', have proven to be equally successful. Originally written as three short stories, they are emotional and captivating and have been seamlessly compiled to create a full-length print book, 'Falls Ende - Primus'. Since then, Paul has completed a much-anticipated full-length sequel, 'Falls Ende - Secundus' a third, 'Falls Ende - Tertium and Falls Ende -Quartus, book four in the series.Gunpowder Green is a lighthearted collection of New Zealand short stories that chronicle New Zealand life as it once was. Humorous and even thought-provoking, each story is varied and highlights rural living, a diverse culture and a forgotten yet very familiar lifestyle. In February 2022, he released Into the Shade, an adventure set in 1914....

Sommaire:
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1959, to Dutch immigrants, Paul still commuted to Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a multiple 'Emmy' nominated entertainment industry professional. For over 26 years, he called the USA home and was fortunate to travel extensively throughout the country. His two grown children now reside in New Zealand.Sought after as a public speaker by various learning institutions, professional member networks, and countless organisations, Paul has toured the length of New Zealand lecturing about his unique experiences in the Hollywood film and television industry. Recognised for his contribution to helping his country, Paul was honoured by the New Zealand government and invited to join the prestigious 'World Class New Zealand' network. In his spare time, he enjoys photography and wrestling bears....