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Kāwai: For Such a Time as This is the powerful first novel in Dr Monty Soutar’s Kāwai series, blending rigorous historical insight with compelling storytelling. Written by one of Aotearoa’s most respected historians, this novel lays the groundwork for a sweeping exploration of how colonisation reshaped New Zealand, while also offering an unflinching portrayal of life in pre-colonial Māori society.

Balancing historical depth with human experience, Soutar examines the forces, choices, and tensions that defined an era of transformation. The novel sets the tone for a series that confronts complexity head-on—acknowledging both the disruptions of colonisation and the realities of Māori society before European arrival.

Kāwai: For Such a Time as This is an essential starting point for readers seeking a nuanced, Māori-led historical fiction series grounded in scholarship, whakapapa, and lived experience.

• First novel in the Kāwai historical fiction series
• Written by acclaimed historian Dr Monty Soutar
• Explores colonisation alongside pre-colonial Māori realities
• Grounded in deep historical research and Māori perspectives

• Author: Monty Soutar
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781776890309

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