Set after the events of Mary of the Taranaki. Rangirua Tide is the story of survival set in the isolated shore whaling station on New Zealand's South Island. Whaling is a dangerous but thriving industry employing both Maori and Pakeha . The arrival of Europeans has brought about a series of irreversible changes to the island. Warfare, disease, and accidents are part of life. Manaaki must protect what is left of his family. Mary of the Taranaki can be found on Amazon KU.