Peace and Goodness

In New Zealand in 1861, land wars between the native people, the Maori and the English settlers began. In the province of Taranaki where the novella is set, the first bout of fighting has led to the settlers moving into town. The government mail ship, sailing to the town, runs aground and the passengers rescued by the local Maori. One of these passengers is a French nun of the Sisters of Mercy, re...