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

Merick was grinning as he stepped up. He shook his head slowly from side to side and rested both hands on his hips. "Are ye a farmer now? Nothing like a good pillory to help a man find a new direction for his sorry life."


Odo turned his back on Merick and continued tilling the soil, hoping he would leave.


"Yer comin' with us, Odo. Ye went too far this time."


Odo turned and looked up in confusion. "What say ye?"


One of the men-at-arms, carrying shackles, strode towards Odo. The other stepped behind and grabbed him firmly by the shoulders. 


"What yer talkin about, who was killed?"


"Ye killed poor Charcoal-Burner Larkin, pushed him into Falls Ende, ye did. What will his widow and wee ones do now? Lord Mellester should have taken your life when he had the chance."


"I did no such thing!" yelled Odo. "Why are ye doing this? Ye know I didn't do it!"


Merick laughed. "Lord Mellester will be the judge of that, as is his right."


Chapter 26