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Tessa Duder
304 pages
New Zealand author
Summary: In September 1840, two ships arrive on the shores of the Waitemata harbour to establish Auckland, the new capital of New Zealand. Among the settlers on board the Platina is young Harry, travelling alone and determined to return to family in England. But finding food and shelter is a more immediate challenge. As is hiding the truth about Harry's real identity and what has been left behind in Van Diemen's Land. (Publisher)