Author:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. Meticulously researched and detailed, his character driven novels create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1959, to Dutch immigrants, Paul still commutes to Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a multiple ‘Emmy’ nominated entertainment industry professional.

Created in a similar style as acclaimed authors Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett, ‘Falls Ende – Primus’ is a fast-paced, emotional novel that will leave you breathless. 

The small picturesque hamlet of Mellester in Devonshire, England, is home to herdsman, Godwin Read and his son, Odo. When the aging knight, Sir William Ainsley, Lord of Mellester Manor goes on a hunt for wild boar, the inexplicable happens, and Godwin makes a decision that will ultimately impact their lives and Mellester Manor for ever. 

Set during the tumultuous reign of King Henry II, in feudal England, the quiet and peace of Mellester Manor is shaken by the unexpected. For Odo, there is more at stake than just his dignity and pride because they’ve already been taken, all he has left is his life. Will Falls Ende see his downfall and disgrace and how far will one man go to protect what’s closest to his heart?

Falls Ende is more than a simple story, it’s a saga of survival against all the odds.

Falls Ende

Sleep eluded Odo, his mind in a state of turmoil, anxiety and angst. It would be the last time he would call this house, home. This was where he'd grown and lived his entire life. His mother gave birth to him in the very bed where he now lay and years later she died in it - as did his father. Perhaps this wasn't the estate of a wealthy merchant or nobleman, but it was home and held memories that were dear and important to him. It was to be the home of Charlotte and their children - his family. But no more. The house and fifteen acres of land, his cows, and even his dignity now belonged to Lord Mellester; it was all his. 


With his stomach tied in knots, he eased himself from his bed. It was time to endure the humiliation of the pillory. Soon the night would turn to grey and he was expected to present himself in the village square and submit to the lord's will. 


Chapter 21