THE BLOSSOM AND THE MUSKET

About the Book

Based in the upper North Island, New Zealand during the period of the Maori wars 1830’s to 1860’s the heroes belong to the small brave Militia that roamed these parts led by the main characters John Tripp and the head scout Tarata. Victoria Lynn sailed from England to assist with her uncle’s family at William Glenn Station becoming romantically involved with John Tripp. Interwoven amongst unbroken countryside and raging wars known as the ‘Battles of the North Island’, small gangs of looters, murderers and ship-jumpers appear along with natural disasters – volcano and earthquake – a young love weaves its way.

About the Author

Andrew and his wife live in the Waikato, New Zealand on a 27 acre block. They have four adult children and at last count fifteen grandchildren. Andrew has been inspired over the years to write and now spends most of his time doing just that.