Based on a true story this skilfully written biographical narrative is a must for history lovers.Set in Foxton the story not only traces Daniel’s life through the generations but weaves in the history of the time and region including the flax industry and river boat industry,votes for women, the Minnie Dean story, the destruction of the Pink and White Terraces, the flooding, the Foxton fires and much more.
This story is about history in the making, about family, about love, about war and not least, about pacifism during WW 1. Powerful and moving.
Libby was fascinated by the stories surrounding Daniel, by this man who looked down at her from the aged black and white photos on the walls. His story seemed inextricably linked to pioneering New Zealand and she wanted to know more. To know what he was really like, to know his secrets…
It’s 1863 when 21year old Daniel, a trained soldier embarks on an adventure of a lifetime, in pursuit of a new life, of land, and to shrug off his past. Crossing the oceans to New Zealand to fight an unknown enemy he is soon disillusioned by war, by its violence and cruelty, its emptiness changing his life forever. Eventually, he finds happiness and heartache in equal measure with his great love, Emma, a young Prussian girl and they build their life together in Foxton.
Libby was not disappointed. Daniel’s story was more than she had hoped for - a life of adversity and sadness, of success and happiness. His legacy is unforgettable.
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